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WELCOME TO THE HABOT EXPERIENCE -
An introduction to HABOT SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS
Conventional lubricants are mineral oil based. This means that the base fluid or carrier of these lubricants is derived form crude oil. To this base fluid a number of chemical compounds (additives) are added, to give a final product which is suitable for a specific task. For example, engine oil, gear oil, compressor oil, etc.

What is a synthetic lubricant?
A synthetic lubricating oil formulated from base fluid, which is chemically engineered, for example, from weak organic acids and long chain alcohol's. This process produces a base fluid, which is tailored to the lubrication function. The additive packages are once again added to this synthetic base fluid, to form the end products for specific applications. Only synthetic lubricants can meet the critical application demands of jet engines, spacecraft, nuclear submarines and polar (sub zero temperature) operation.

Practical benefits and features of Synthetic Oil:
Resistance to high temperature - Mineral Oils contain certain molecular weaknesses and impurities. Synthetic oils have a precise molecular structure enabling them to withstand temperatures exceeding 200 degrees centigrade. As opposed to approximately 100 degrees centigrade, for mineral oil. This resistance to high temperatures results in highly oxidation resistant and thermally stable oil.

Viscosity stable - This is one of the greatest attributes of a synthetic lubricant. A naturally high viscosity index (V.I.) means that the viscosity of the fluid changes less with changes in temperatures (down to -57 deg C) and does not thin readily with increases in temperature.

Extended oil life - Due to the inherent stability of the synthetic molecule structure and its ability to withstand heat and oxidation, synthetic oil last considerably longer than mineral based oils. At 100 deg C, the life of a synthetic oil exceeds 20 000 hours, where the mineral oil can only last 1000 to 3000 hours.

Reduced wear - Tests have shown that synthetic oil has significantly higher film strength than conventional oil. It thus has the ability to withstand heavy loading, high speeds and prevent metal to metal contact, which consequently reduces wear. Synthetic oils additionally have a significantly lower coefficient of friction, which further reduces wear rates.

Eliminates carbon, varnish and sludge - Owing to it's superior thermal and oxidative stability, synthetic oil eliminates the build-up of carbon, varnish and sludge. Not only does this offer safer operating environments, especially in compressors, but is also reduces wear and drag in machines.

Reduces downtime - The use of synthetic lubricants can reduce machine downtime significantly; * Oil drain intervals can be drastically increased. *Machine components and units last longer, due to reduced wear, therefore reducing service and repair time. * No deposits of carbon, varnish and sludge to remove.

Biodegradability - Certain synthetic lubricants are up to 100% biodegradable compared to 30% of mineral oils, thereby having less of a negative impact on the environment.

Cost effective - Although synthetic lubricants carry a higher price tag than mineral oils, the benefits and features mentioned above, more than tip the cost scale in favor of synthetic lubricants, making them extremely cost effective.

To summarize - There is a growing awareness of the significant benefits offered to many industries by synthetic lubricant technology. Whether you are experiencing severe reliability problems in your factory of you are interested in extending the life and reliability of your car or motorboat, the answer lies in synthetic lubricants.

Compatibility - All Habot lubricants are 100% compatible with mineral oils


RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGEOVER TO HABOT SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL
CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING HABOT - OIL CHANGES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
The sooner you introduce Habot synthetic engine oil into the sump of your vehicle, the greater the long term benefit will be. Habot is not a quick fix for terminally ill engines, but rather a superior, total lubricant capable of dramatically extending engine life and oil change intervals. A nominal oil change interval of up to 40 000km is recommended and providing the dust intake into the engine is kept to a minimum and the engine oil is not diluted through fuel contamination, even longer oil change intervals are possible. To achieve this however, we recommend that after 40 000km, regular oil samples are analysed to determine oil serviceability. This should be done in conjunction with Habot for accurate oil report evaluation.
If Habot synthetic engine oil and conventional mineral based engine oil are inadvertently mixed, they are compatible and will not react. However, mixing these two types of base oils will result in the quality of Habot synthetic engine oil and performance expectations being compromised.
Drain the sump as you would at any normal oil change and fill with Habot. It is recommended that the vehicle now be driven as normal for five thousand kilometers. At this point, replace the oil filter and top up any lost oil with Habot full synthetic engine oil. We recommend this action because due to the extremely high detergency of Habot, any built up carbon in the engine will be loosened and trapped in the oil filter. As long as you continue to operate your vehicle using Habot synthetic engine oil, there will not be any build up of carbon under normal operating conditions and apart from normal oil level checks and replenishment, your next oil change is 35 000km away.
If you work on the engine yourself, you will notice the extremely clean internal condition of the engine, as all varnish and carbon will have been removed.
If your vehicle is still under manufacturers warranty, the warranty will become void if you extend your service intervals and although Habot undertakes to cover any engine repair costs resulting from excessive engine wear as a result of our product, other warranty aspects on your vehicle could be lost. To be sure of warranty coverage on other aspects, check with your dealer service centre.

Habot synthetic engine oils - Guaranteed for up to 40 000km

15W40	Synthetic, long life, multigrade engine oil for outstanding protection of all petrol and diesel engines. Outperforms mineral oils meeting the latest API service classifications. SABS 1516/1517 V.G. SAE 15W/40
20W50	Synthetic, long life, multigrade engine oil for outstanding protection of all petrol and diesel engines. Outperforms mineral oils meeting the latest API service classifications. SABS 151/1517 V.G. SAE 20W/50
H-MCO	Synthetic, long life, multigrade oil for four-stroke motorcycle engines. Outstanding protection against wear. High temperature capability. V.G. SAE 15W/40
H-A90	Synthetic automotive gear oil for manual transmissions and rear axles. Ideal for limited slip differentials. Both API classifications GL 4 and GL5 available. V.G. SAE 80W/90
H-A140	Synthetic automotive gear oil for manual transmissions and rear axles. Ideal for limited slip differentials. Both API classifications GL4 and GL5 available. V.G SAE 85W/140
H-S1	Light synthetic automotive gear oil specifically formulated for manual gearboxes with "notchy" gear change. Both API classifications GL4 AND GL 5 available. V.G. SAE 75W/80W/80
H-ATF	Synthetic automatic transmission fluid for use in automatic transmissions requiring a Dexron 11 type fluid. Meets the requirements of Allison C3.
H-TOU	Synthetic Universal Tractor Oil for use in engines, manual transmissions, final drives, wet clutches, and hydraulic systems of agricultural implements. V.G. SAE 15W/40
H-TCO	Synthetic, clean burning oil for all two-stroke petrol fuelled engines - either water or air cooled. Suitable for both pre-mixing and oil injection systems.