Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade Diesel Engine Oil Meets New European ACEA

    Business Editors/Automotive Writers/Energy Writers

    SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2005--ChevronTexaco Products Company (ChevronTexaco), a leading provider of heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced that its premium Chevron Delo(R) 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil meets the new European ACEA E7-04 specification.
    The ACEA E7-04 specification is of significance in view of the fact that PACCAR has introduced the European-dominated DAF LF truck to the North American market. The DAF LF, a cabover available throughout Europe in class 4-7 truck and tractor configurations, is manufactured by PACCAR British-based subsidiary Leyland Trucks, and is sold under Kenworth and Peterbilt nameplates. In addition, DaimlerChrysler has brought in German-made Class 4 Sprinter delivery vans that are sold with Dodge or Freightliner badges.
    Replacing the now obsolete ACEA E5-02, the new E7-04 specification incorporates a more severe 90-cycle shear stability test requirement and the Mack T10 engine test. It is recommended for oils used in diesel engines without particulate filters, for most exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engines and most engines fitted with selective catalyst reduction (SCR) nitrogen oxides (NOx) reduction systems. In order to meet the ACEA E7-04 specification, oils must provide effective control with respect to piston cleanliness and bore polishing, deliver excellent wear and turbocharger deposit control, and offer superior soot handling and lubricant stability.
    "By meeting the ACEA E7-04 European specification, Delo 400 has further enhanced its status as a premier global brand delivering a consistent level of superior performance to customers worldwide," said West Alexander, III, senior staff engineer, engine oil technology, ChevronTexaco Products Company. "We are proud to announce that Delo 400's advanced technology fulfills the strict requirements of this specification, which is designed for diesel engines operating under severe conditions."
    Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade also meets ZF claims TE-ML 04C and TE-ML 07C. Compliance with TE-ML 04C, the service fill lubricant class for Marine transmissions, means that Delo 400 may be used for both diesel engines and transmissions in Marine applications, thereby reducing inventory and costs. Delo 400 similarly achieves a multipurpose application with TE-ML 07C, the service fill lubricant class for hydrostatic and mechanical drives and electric drive systems.
    In 2004, ChevronTexaco was the first to announce its full line of engine oils were compliant with the API CI-4 PLUS engine oil specification, as well as that its full line of heavy-duty diesel engine oils meets the Detroit Diesel Power Guard Oil Specification 93K214. All of ChevronTexaco's premium heavy-duty multigrade engine oils continue to meet the highest performance requirements for most EGR, ACERT, European, Asian, and previous generation on-highway and off-highway diesel engines.

    The Chevron Delo Product Family

    The Chevron Delo product family includes technically advanced lubricants and coolants that provide superior protection, performance and bottom-line value for on- and off-road diesel powered equipment. Delo products are found in major industries ranging from commercial transportation to mining, construction, agriculture and power generation.
    All Chevron Delo products are covered under the Delo Warranty Plus program, which provides bumper-to-bumper protection against any lubricant and coolant related failures.
    The Delo family contains a full line of engine oils, including Delo(R) 400 Multigrade (SAE 15W-40 & SAE 10W-30), Delo(R) 400 Synthetic (SAE 0W-30 & 5W-40), Delo(R) 400 Monogrades (SAE 20, 30, 40, 50) and Delo 100 (SAE 20, 30, 40, 50). Rounding out the complete line of Delo products are Delo(R) Extended Life Coolant, Delo(R) Greases EP (NLGI 00, 0, 1, 2), Delo(R) Synthetic Grease SF, Delo(R) Trans Fluid ESI(R) and Delo(R) Gear Lubricants ESI(R) (SAE 80W-90 and 85W-140).
    More information on Delo products can be found at: www.chevrondelo.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 thorough 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 West Alexander, III, 510-242-2246 alex@chevrontexaco.com or Cohn & Wolfe (For ChevronTexaco) Shalini Magats, 415-365-8532 shalini_magats@sfo.cohnwolfe.com

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