Protect Yourself from Counterfeit Akinawa Products

Akinawa is committed to product quality and customer safety. We have become aware that in some markets there may be non-genuine products, imitation goods, or products with similar names and misleading packaging.

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Important Warning Notice

We advise all customers, dealers, workshops, and distributors to remain cautious when purchasing products claiming to be Akinawa. Counterfeit or misleading products may use similar names, similar label design, similar colors, or slight spelling changes intended to confuse buyers. Examples of spelling tricks: • AKINAWA → AKINAVA • AKINAWA → AKINAWAH • AKINAWA → AKINWA • AKINAWA → OKINAWA • AKINAWA → UKINAWA • Similar logo shape • Similar bottle design

AKINAWA → AKINAVA AKINAWA → AKINAWAH AKINAWA → AKINWA Similar Logo Similar Bottle Copied Colors

Fake vs Genuine Product Comparison

Below are examples showing differences between genuine Akinawa products and suspicious or misleading products reported in the market.

Genuine

Suspicious
Suspicious MOTOR OIL CI-4 10W-40

AKINAWA MOTOR OIL SN/CF 10W-40 Synthetic Blended

Suspicious

MOTOR OIL CI-4 10W-40 10W-40 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) , 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) ,🇮🇹 Italy (Milan) Counterfeit / Fake Product Suspected Mar 2026

1. Splash Color & Design Theme Genuine Product Premium gold splash design Smooth gradient finish Professional centered layout Fake Product Uses black splash design Looks flat or overly dark Rough edges and poor paint effect 👉 This is the first visual sign customers can notice. ✅ 2. Brand Name & Vertical Logo Genuine Clear vertical AKINAWA in white Proper spacing and font thickness Clean Japanese characters Fake Logo appears distorted or reads AKINAWK Letter alignment incorrect Font looks thicker or compressed ✅ 3. Label Information & Product Description Genuine Shows Synthetic Blended For Gasoline & Diesel Engines Proper MULTIGRADE marking Structured technical panel Fake Text placement looks crowded Information formatting inconsistent Missing professional layout balance ✅ 4. Barcode / QR / Batch Area Genuine Barcode and QR code clearly printed Product code and website visible ISO certification marking area Fake Barcode position different or missing No QR verification Batch marking unclear ✅ 5. Packaging Build Quality Genuine Strong premium metal tin Clean welded handle Smooth cap threading Fake Rough metal finish Lid alignment not perfect Cap may feel loose

Genuine

Suspicious
Suspicious MOTOR OIL SN 5W-30

AKINAWA MOTOR OIL SN 5W-30 Synthetic Blended

Counterfeit Reported

MOTOR OIL SN 5W-30 5W-30 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) , 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) ,🇮🇹 Italy (Milan) Counterfeit / Fake Product Suspected Mar 2026

✅ 1. Brand Name & Logo Appearance Genuine Product Clear vertical AKINAWA branding in white color Proper spacing between letters Sharp Japanese characters printed neatly Fake Product Letters appear distorted or incorrect (e.g. AKINAWK) Logo looks thicker, darker, or poorly aligned Vertical branding may look compressed or stretched ✅ 2. Orange Splash Design Quality Genuine Smooth premium splash gradient Balanced positioning across the can Clean edges and professional finish Fake Splash looks rough or flat Color tone may appear dull or too dark Poor blending into background ✅ 3. Printing Resolution & Label Finish Genuine High-resolution printing Clear readable text (e.g. MULTIGRADE Long Life Motor Oil) Consistent font thickness Fake Blurry or faded text Uneven font sizes Label spacing not symmetrical ✅ 4. Cap & Packaging Build Quality Genuine Premium cap seal with smooth threading Strong metal construction Clean welded edges Fake Rough cap finishing Thin metal feel Lid alignment may not be perfect ✅ 5. Information Layout & Barcode Position Genuine Structured technical information panel Properly placed barcode and batch marking Clear viscosity marking 5W-30 Fake Random alignment of data Missing or poorly printed product details Incorrect layout proportions

How to Identify Genuine Akinawa Products

Buy only from authorized dealers or approved distributors

Check correct Akinawa logo spelling

Inspect packaging quality and print clarity

Check seal, cap, label alignment, and batch code

Confirm product grade and packaging match official catalog

Be careful with unusual low prices

Verify suspicious products with Akinawa before using or reselling

Buy from Authorized Channels Only

To reduce the risk of counterfeit goods, customers are encouraged to purchase Akinawa products only from officially approved distributors, resellers, and direct company channels.

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Report Suspicious Products

If you have found a product that you believe may not be genuine, please send us the details using the report form below. Our team will review the information and respond where appropriate.

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Legal Disclaimer

Akinawa reserves the right to review, investigate, and respond to reports of suspicious or misleading products. Publication of suspicious product examples on this page is intended for customer protection and brand awareness. Final legal classification of any product may depend on investigation and applicable law.