New "Automotive Gear Lubrication" course offered by Chevron's Lubricants University

Dear AutoChannel,

 

I wanted to let you know that today, Chevron's Lubricants University
expanded its course offerings to include "Fundamentals of Automotive
Gear Lubrication."  This course provides information on gear case
lubrication and maintenance and is designed for on- and off-road OEMs,
construction professionals and individuals interested in increasing
their knowledge of proper gear lubrication.

 

The release is below with full details.

 

Thanks,

Joylyn 

 

Joylyn Tanner

Cohn & Wolfe San Francisco, Chevron's Public Relations Team

(415)365-8541

joylyn_tanner@sfo.cohnwolfe.com 


 

 

Chevron's Lubricants University Introduces New Course on Automotive Gear
Lubrication 

 

SAN RAMON, CALIF., November 27, 2006 - Chevron's Lubricants University,
an educational website for maintenance professional, has introduced a
new course, "Fundamentals of Automotive Gear Lubrication," as part of
its on-line training portfolio.  The module is a self-study, web-based
program designed for on- and off-road OEMs and their dealers,
construction professionals, lubricant sales representatives and
individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of proper gear
lubrication.  

 

The "Fundamentals of Automotive Gear Lubrication" course provides
information on gear case lubrication and maintenance.  In addition, the
module offers information to increase understanding of automotive gear
types, specific automotive gear lubricants and operation. 

"Gear cases are used in a variety of applications including
transmissions, transfer cases and power take-off units.  Proper gear
lubrication is critical for the efficient operation of this equipment,"
said Jack Zakarian, Consulting Engineer, Lubrication Technology Group,
Chevron Products Company.  "As a result, education  and training on the
fundamental principles of lubrication is important.  Lubricants
University offers a cost-effective and timely solution toward improving
an individual's lubrication practices."

Courses are available to the general public and cost $59.95 each.  To
purchase a course by credit card, call the Chevron Fulfillment Center at
1-866-7LUBESU (1-866-758-2378).  A subscription program is available for
companies interested in offering training to multiple employees.  The
subscription fee is dependent on the number of employees taking courses
and the number of courses a company chooses to take.  For further
details regarding the subscription program please contact:
lublearn@chevron.com or contactus@lubricantsuniversity.com. 

 

All Lubricants University courses offer a certificate of completion once
a student has successfully completed the training.

 

About LubricantsUniversity.com

LubricantsUniversity.com is 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-saving solution for individuals interested in job related training
and education on relevant technologies, trends, issues and solutions.  

 

Other valuable courses available online include "Fundamentals of
Lubrication," which provides an introduction to the fundamentals of wear
and friction, and describes lubrication's role in preventing wear and
friction in mechanical equipment.  Other courses include:

 

*	Heavy Duty Engine Lubrication
*	Fundamentals of Lubricant Additives 
*	Base Oils
*	Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems
*	Fundamentals of Industrial Gear Lubrication
*	Fundamentals of Heavy Duty Coolants
*	Automotive Grease
*	Industrial Grease

 

For more information visit: www.lubricantsuniversity.com
<http://www.lubricantsuniversity.com/> 

 

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

 

A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through
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).  Chevron Products Company owns patented
technology in advanced lubricants products and new generation base oil
technology, as well as coolants.

 

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

 

For more information visit: www.chevron.com <http://www.chevron.com/>


 

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