Counterfeit aftermarket parts are parts that are either sold or advertised as something they’re not, or are parts that claim to meet a safety standard they don’t actually meet.
Most instances of counterfeit parts are hard parts like brakes or shocks, but joining us on the 10-44 this week is American Petroleum Institute Senior Project Manager Jeff Harmening, who says counterfeit engine oils are out there and are far more common than you might think.
00:00 Counterfeit engine oil
03:04 Unlicensed marketers and misunderstandings
03:55 Substandard engine oils and false labeling
06:24 Following OEM recommendations
07:31 Obsolete oil products
