LubricantsUniversity.com Launched

SAN RAMON, Calif.--March 21, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company, a leading provider of engine oils, lubricants, coolants and related solutions, today announced the launch of LubricantsUniversity.com, an online training and informational resource for individuals in the lubrication and maintenance markets serving the commercial on- and off-highway, construction, mining and industrial segments. The site is designed to be a convenient, cost and time effective solution for individuals interested in ongoing job related training and education on relevant technologies, trends, issues and solutions. LubricantsUniversity.com may expand to address additional markets in the future.

"Lubricants University is a clear example of ChevronTexaco's commitment to its customers," said Craig Duncan, vice president, ChevronTexaco North America Lubricants. "We strive to be more than just a lubricants manufacturer; our goal is to help our customers be as profitable as possible. Through Lubricants University, we offer our customers, and the market in general, access to the type of knowledge that will help them achieve this goal. We believe Lubricants University is a unique offering that addresses the constant demand for technical training and the general industry knowledge our customers require."

Online Training

LubricantsUniversity.com will offer online courses designed to further enhance the lubrication skill sets of its target audience and address the constant need for easily accessible technical training. Upon successful completion of a course, the student will receive a certificate of completion.

The premiere course, entitled "Fundamentals of Lubrication," will describe the role of lubrication with respect to preventing wear and friction in mechanical equipment. Viscosity and the lubrication identification systems are reviewed and applied to common wear and friction problems.

For a limited time, this course will be offered free of charge.

Upcoming courses will address topics involving heavy duty and industrial lubricants, each containing multiple modules. In the case of the industrial course, the modules address hydraulics, industrial greases, gear oils, bearing lubrication, oil analysis, as well as proper storage and handling of lubricants.

Informative Content

LubricantsUniversity.com will also offer articles, essays, tips and other content designed to keep visitors informed on relevant market issues and day-to-day business practices. Current site content covers a wide variety of topics, including articles on developing a training plan, using a refractometer, coolant change-out procedures for class 8 trucks, infrared thermography and reliability-based maintenance practices.

Lubrication Magazine Returns

As you explore LubricantsUniversity.com, you'll notice the return of a familiar face -- Lubrication magazine. The magazine has a long history of providing in-depth knowledge and analysis of the lubricants industry. For nearly a century, Lubrication has been a trusted source, with nearly 1,000 issues published since 1911.

Each issue of Lubrication presents a thorough look at a subject of interest to broad and specialized audiences of lubrication practitioners. The premiere issue features a story on the "Evolution of Base Oil Technology."

About ChevronTexaco Products Company

ChevronTexaco Products Company is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of the ChevronTexaco Corporation .

A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed thorough this organization under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brand names. Select brands include Havoline(R), Delo(R), Ursa(R), Revtex(R) and Texaco Xpress Lube(R). ChevronTexaco Products Company owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products and new generation base oil technology, as well as coolants.

Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, ChevronTexaco Products Company, together with its ChevronTexaco affiliates worldwide, is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants, and is active in more than 180 countries through 4,000 employees.

For more information go to: www.chevrontexaco.com.