QUOTE(Jimmacai @ May 21 2020, 09:35 AM)
alright as a responsible netizen i will put up some evidence.
this is a PSA from me after having spent my money to learn hard lesson, even used 1 in my car before i realize.
why i don't go call up and fuck those sellers?
come on la we know this fake oil business run by gangster or ah long. you want my life to be fucked up over a bottle of engine oil?
left is original from honda, right is fake from these fuckers.
both PACKAGED AS IDEMITSU VIETNAM SO NOT A FACTOR HERE YAfrom the picture alone you can see the color difference. smell different also.
i did an experiment of the fluid viscosity myself too, and it's clear the fake one will come to rest very fast as it just doesn't has the 0w20 properties of this oil.
the original 0w20 feels like no resistance at all with any excitation.

Hmmm quite a good comparison but im still not convinced because without solid proof from legit labs.
Anyway im not saying those are original, nor fake. Just decide on your own whether to take the risks or not.
As for me im still continuing using Shell Helix Ultra from Tesco/Giant because i believe they wont dare to risk getting sued selling fake oil.
QUOTE(zeng @ May 21 2020, 10:07 AM)
Thanks for the evidence/facts provided thus far to support an argument .
This shall form the basis for elaboration from any other readers here who are keen to contribute or share further opinions or experiences on the issue at hand .