Press Release

07/27/06
Chevron Introduces New Synthetic Transmission Fluid; Chevron Delo(TM) Synthetic Transmission Fluid and Texaco Syn-Star(R) TL Offer Year-Round Protection, Extended Drains and Reduced Maintenance

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 2006--Chevron Products Company introduces two new, premium synthetic transmission fluids designed specifically for the heavy-duty manual transmission market. These new products meet the newly released Eaton(R)Fuller(R) PS-164 Rev 7 specification.

Available as Chevron Delo(TM) Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50 and Texaco Syn-Star(R) TL SAE 50, these products meet and exceed the major OEM's performance requirements for extended drain and warranty. In addition, both fluids offer reduced component wear and potential fuel economy improvements to companies in the commercial transportation and construction markets.

Chevron Delo Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50 and Texaco Syn-Star TL SAE 50 are specially formulated high viscosity and low pour point synthetic lubricants that provide year-round outstanding performance under severe climate and operating conditions. During cold weather shifting, the all-season properties of this formulation lubricate transmission parts quickly resulting in less gear wear and drag.

"Our new synthetic transmission fluids complement a comprehensive Chevron Delo and Texaco product portfolio," said Nicole Fujishige, commercial marketing manager, Chevron Products Company. "This portfolio has demonstrated its ability to improve our customers' bottom line. The addition of these new synthetic transmission fluids further highlights Chevron's commitment to provide its customers with the most technologically advanced lubricants available."

Chevron Delo Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50 and Texaco Syn-Star TL SAE 50 Benefits:

  • Offers potential fuel economy improvements
  • Approved by all major OEMs for extends drain intervals
  • Promotes longer transmission life
  • Meets and exceeds OEM specifications
  • Protects bearings and synchronizers to reduce component wear
  • Provides superior severe climate performance
  • Reduces maintenance costs and lessens downtime
  • Backed by the Chevron Delo and Texaco Bumper-to-Bumper Lubricants Warranty.

About Chevron Products Company

Chevron Products Company is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX).

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, new generation base oil technology, and 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 through 4,000 employees.

For more information go to: www.chevron.com

CONTACT: Chevron Products Company
Sandy Sullivan, 925-790-6908
SandySullivan@Chevron.com
or
Cohn & Wolfe (For Chevron Products Company)
Chip Dehnert, 415-365-8533
chip_dehnert@sfo.cohnwolfe.com

SOURCE: Chevron Products Company