Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHAT IS SYNTHETIC OIL?

    Synthetic Motor/Engine oil like HARDEX SN GOLD fully synthetic engine oil, with useful additives for extended performance in both high temperature and cold temperature environments is long-lasting with life of up to 10,000-15,000 km.

  • HOW LONG DOES HARDEX (SN FOLD) FULLY SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS LAST?

    Educated/informed drivers should opt for longer lasting, better performing synthetic engine oil, like HARDEX SN & LSPI FULLY SYNTHETIC engine oils, which are good for 10,000 to 15,000 km or six months

  • WILL SYNTHETIC OIL HURT OLDER ENGINES?

    No. HARDEX SN FULLY SYNTHETIC engine oils protects better, performs better, and lasts longer, unlike mineral oils and are not made with chemical compounds that could hurt older vehicles. Instead HARDEX offers appropriate and safe synthetic engine oil g

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I USE 5W-40 INSTEAD OF 5W-30 ENGINE OIL?

    In practice, this means that each oil is just as viscous at lower temperatures and will remain viscous at 300 c however 5w-40 oil out performs 5w-30 oils at higher temperatures, being effective up to ambient temperatures of 50, a opposed to 300c

  • HOW DO I KNOW THAT THE HARDEX I PURCHASED IS TAMPER PROOF?

    Thanks for your interest. HARDEX Fully synthetic oil is not yet faked. However, always check to see that the foil under the cap is printed the HARDEX Logo

  • HOW LONG DOES SYNTHETIC OIL LAST?

    An average synthetic oil last about six (6) months to one (1) year or 10,000 to 20,000km or 6,000 to 12,000 miles depending on the brand, before needing replacement in a new car or vehicle. However, this is only an approximation and is subject to chang

  • WHAT CAUSES ENGINE OIL TO DRY UP?

    When a car mysteriouslyI loses oil, there are usually two possible causes: The technical that cause leaks your engine is burning 2 away. Though you may not: or see any oil faults or visible signs of leakage, less noticeable parts like a worn seal, leaky r

  • WHY AM I LOSING OIL BUT NO LEAKS?

    Though you may not see any visible signs of leakage the ground, oil loss can still on happen. This typically happens because as a car ages, engine seals harden and shrink from the plasticizers being removed over time. In HARDEX, we recommend HARDEX CYLI

  • WHAT CAUSES MY SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIl DROP IN LEVEL SOMETIMES AFTER ONE SERVICE

    Yes, it is normal for a synthetic oil to drop in level from two months to three months after service, this is due to evaporations which shouldn't be more than 1L in 3000km You're advised to always top your engine oil when you notice this slight re

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