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This is news concerning ChevronTexaco but issued by a ChevronTexaco subsidiary, ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants, and archived here for record purpose.

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SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 20, 2004 -- ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its Chevron brand has been selected as the "preferred" coolant by TravelCenters of America (TA). Chevron branded coolant products will be used in TA service bays and for on-shelf sales starting in January of 2004. With over 150 locations throughout the United States and Canada, TA is the largest network of full-service travel centers in North America, serving professional drivers and motorists alike.

"TA understands the critical role coolants play in keeping the trucking industry moving," said Randy Graham, vice president of shop marketing, TravelCenters of America. "Because coolants play such an important role, it's vital for TA to provide its customers with an industry leading solution. After careful deliberation, we selected Chevron coolants because they offer the best value and performance for our customers."

"The selection of ChevronTexaco coolants to supply TravelCenters of America locations in Canada and the United States, further strengthens our position in the marketplace and increases our product availability throughout North America," said Ron Moser, business manager, Coolants, ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants. "Through this agreement, coolants will play a greater role in the ongoing growth of ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants in 2004."

Chevron coolant products offer exceptional performance and protection for cooling systems of commercial vehicles, passenger cars and various industrial applications. The brands featured at TA will include Delo™ Extended Life Coolant (ELC), Chevron Heavy Duty Coolant/Antifreeze and Chevron Supreme Antifreeze.

Delo ELC, the premier coolant product in the Chevron line, uses patented carboxylate technology that enables the coolant to perform for a minimum of 600,000 miles with one Chevron Extender addition at 300,000 miles. Delo ELC provides outstanding protection for the entire cooling system, reducing overall coolant maintenance costs. The product is recommended for use in all heavy-duty vehicles.

Delo Product Family

Delo™ Extended Life Coolants are part of the award winning Delo family of products. The product family also includes Delo® 400 Multigrade heavy-duty motor oil, an industry-leading, premium-quality, "universal" engine oil; Delo® Gear Lubricant ESI and Delo® Trans Fluid ESI, the first non-synthetic fluids approved by Eaton for its 750,000 mile extended warranty program; Delo® Grease EP and Delo® Synthetic Grease SF round out its complete line of premium heavy-duty lubricants.

More information on Delo products can be found at: www.chevrontexacodelo.com.

About TravelCenters of America

TravelCenters of America, headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, is the largest network of full-service travel centers in the country, employing 10,500 people at more than 150 sites in 41 states and Canada. More information on TravelCenters of America can be found at: www.tatravelcenters.com.

About ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants

ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) is a leader in providing lubrication products and solutions to retail consumers, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., CTGL is ranked among the top three global marketers of lubricants, is active in 186 countries and employs 4,000 employees. Its worldwide presence enables the company to be a local provider of superior service with global resources. CTGL is a division of a wholly owned subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corp.

CTGL markets a full line of lubrication and coolant products under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brand names. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo®, Ursa®, Revtex® and Texaco Xpress Lube®. The company has patented technology in advanced lubricants products and new generation base oil technology, as well as in more diverse areas such as coolants and crop protection.

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

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