ChevronTexaco Introduces Havoline & Chevron Custom-Made Anti-Freeze/Coolant; Complete Line of Products Available to Meet and Exceed Most Engine Specifications

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Oct. 2, 20045, 2004--North American Lubricants, a division of ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of lubricants, coolants, and fuel additives, today introduced Havoline and Chevron branded Custom-Made(TM) Anti-Freeze/Coolant. The newest members of the ChevronTexaco anti-freeze and coolants product line are designed to meet the current performance requirements of newer Ford and Chrysler vehicles and are scheduled to be available to consumers in January 2005.

To meet the wide variety of OEM requirements ChevronTexaco offers three unique products: Havoline(R) & Chevron DEX-COOL(R) Extended Life Anti-Freeze/Coolant, Texaco & Chevron Supreme Anti-Freeze/Coolant, and the new Custom-Made Anti-Freeze/Coolants.

"ChevronTexaco recognizes that engines and cooling systems have unique requirements that can not be fulfilled by a 'one product fits all' coolant solution," said Bill Dusing, Coolants Market Development Specialist. "The anti-freeze/coolants marketplace can create confusion for retailers and consumers. Our product line gives consumers clear and valuable choices regarding the best coolant for their vehicles."

ChevronTexaco's Anti-Freeze/Coolant strategy is based on a deep understanding of today's market in which domestic and foreign original equipment manufacturers continue to use, approve, and develop anti-freeze coolant formulations based on specific needs. For example, while some automotive manufacturers require silicate free products, others have approved hybrids that contain silicates and nitrites. Older vehicles typically require conventional coolants.

The highlights of Havoline and Chevron Custom-Made(TM) Anti-Freeze/Coolant include:

-- For newer Ford & Chrysler vehicles

-- Hybrid technology required by Ford & Chrysler

-- Meets or exceeds performance requirements

-- 5-year/100,000 mile protection

-- Phosphate free

-- Long-life corrosion inhibitors

-- Reduced silicate level for use in both heavy duty and automotive applications

-- Precharged to help protect diesel engine cylinders from liner pitting

The family of ChevronTexaco Anti-Freezes and Coolants also includes:

Havoline(R) & Chevron DEX-COOL(R) Extended Life Anti-Freeze/Coolant

-- For GM vehicles

-- The first organic acid coolant to be introduced in the US

-- The first product to obtain a DEX-COOL approval and license

Texaco & Chevron Supreme Anti-Freeze/Coolant

-- For older vehicles out of warranty

About Havoline

Through its long-term sponsorship of motor sports, Texaco/Havoline Racing has conducted product testing in the most demanding of laboratories -- high-speed automobiles performing on the tracks and roads of the international racing circuit. Such commitment helps maintain the excellence of Texaco/Havoline's products and builds customer loyalty among the millions of racing fans in the United States and around the world. 2004 marks Texaco/Havoline's 17th consecutive year as a team sponsor in NASCAR's (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) Cup Series. Havoline's product line includes automotive motor oils, transmission fluids, coolants, power steering and brake fluids, greases, gear oils, oil and air filters, and wiper blades. Havoline branded products are currently sold in more than 180 countries around the world, and are widely available in retail outlets and auto service centers across the U.S.

Visit www.havoline100years.com for more information.

About ChevronTexaco Products Company

ChevronTexaco Products Company (CTPC) is a leader in providing lubrication products and solutions to retail consumers, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., CTPC is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants. With its many affiliates worldwide, CTPC is active in more than 180 countries through 4,000 employees. Its worldwide presence enables the company to be a local provider of superior service with global resources. CTPC is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corp.

CTPC markets a full line of lubrication and coolant products under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brand names. Select brands include Havoline(R), Delo(R), Ursa(R), Revtex(R) and Texaco Xpress Lube(R). The company has patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation Base Oil Technology, as well as in more diverse areas such as coolants and crop protection. For more information visit, www.chevrontexacolubricants.com.