ChevronTexaco Products Company Adds ISOCLEAN Automatic Lubricators to

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    NORIA Lubrication Excellence Conference and Exhibition

    SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2005--Today, at the NORIA Lubrication Excellence Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, TX, ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of industrial lubricants and reliability-based maintenance solutions, today announced the introduction of its new ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators, part of the company's portfolio of Reliability Solutions.
    The new ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators are single point automatic lubricant dispensers used in a variety of applications, such as lubrication of bearings, fans, electric motors, chains, slides and guide-ways. They help reduce operating costs and maximize equipment life by providing a precise and controlled supply of lubricant to lubrication points. Automatic lubricators reduce downtime caused by inadequate bearing lubrication, thus contributing to the uninterrupted operation of plant equipment and improved productivity and profitability.
    "ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators set new standards in lubrication management and efficiency and are a valuable addition to our comprehensive reliability offerings," said Eric Bevevino, business manager, Industrial and Reliability Solutions, ChevronTexaco Products Company. "They are the ideal replacement for manual lubricators since they save time and labor costs while providing a lubrication solution for hard-to-reach points. In addition, they help extend bearing life by preventing the entry of harmful contaminants, thereby decreasing costly bearing replacements."
    ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators are available in different types and sizes, for a wide range of lubrication intervals, and can be filled with oil or grease.
    ChevronTexaco is introducing two electromechanical ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators, which are motorized units -- both battery operated and machine controlled. These consist of a reusable drive motor and a replaceable lubrication canister. Each unit can be set for different discharge periods from one to 12 months, or may be dipswitch adjustable for every 100 hours of machine use. They are temperature independent, with volumes of 60, 120 and 250cc and operating temperatures ranging from 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Electrochemical ISOCLEAN(TM) Automatic Lubricators are gas powered units and are available as metal, plastic and low temperature. These operate through an activator, whereby a pellet is dropped into a liquid electrolyte creating pressure through a chemical reaction, causing a piston to move forward and continuously dispense grease into the lubrication point. The time taken to empty the unit is controlled by the use of different activating screws and allows for accurate and continual lubrication in periods from one to 12 months. Volumes include 100 and 120cc units and operating temperatures range from 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit for metal and plastic units, or from -13 to 50 degrees for low temperature units.

    About ChevronTexaco's Reliability Solutions

    Reliability Solutions is a comprehensive set of lubricant related products and services that can help customers maximize their investment in equipment and lubrication, resulting in greater reliability, uptime, performance and profit. Reliability Solutions is available to companies that use Chevron and Texaco lubricants, as well as other brands, and is comprised of multiple offerings including fluid conditioning, filtration systems, storage containers, desiccant breathers, consulting services and online oil analysis. For more information on Reliability Solutions, please contact your local ChevronTexaco representative or e-mail isoclean@chevrontexaco.com.

    About ChevronTexaco Products Company

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

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CONTACT: ChevronTexaco Products Company Greer McVay, 925-790-6908 (Media) mcvg@chevrontexaco.com Eric Bevevino, 330-721-9052 (Business) bevr@chevrontexaco.com or Cohn & Wolfe (For ChevronTexaco) Shalini Magats, 415-365-8532 (Media) Shalini_magats@sfo.cohnwolfe.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OIL/GAS ENERGY CHEMICALS/PLASTICS AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION TRADESHOW PRODUCT SOURCE: ChevronTexaco Products Company

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