Fluid Monitoring/ID Systems increase system dependability.

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Enabling users to schedule replenishment before run-out, EyeTank(TM) provides accurate view of lubricant stock levels. Online fluid monitoring system can also connect tank monitoring signals to order fulfillment systems. With interchangeable lids, storage containers, and accessories intended to prevent fluid contamination and reduce product misapplication, ISOCLEAN(TM) Fluid ID System minimizes lubricant-related failures in commercial transportation and industrial equipment.



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Chevron Products Company Introduces EyeTank(TM) Online Fluid Monitoring System and ISOCLEAN(TM) Fluid ID System



New Additions to Chevron's Reliability Solutions Portfolio Enhance Lubricant and System Dependability

SAN RAMON, CALIF., December 6, 2005 - Chevron Products Company, a leading provider of engine oils, lubricants, coolants and related services, today introduced two new offerings to its portfolio of Reliability Solutions. EyeTank(TM) is an innovative online fluid monitoring system designed to efficiently and reliably maintain bulk lubricants at optimum levels. ISOCLEAN(TM) Fluid ID System can help deliver a cost effective solution to enhance fluid system reliability through a full line of customizable lubricant storage and dispensing containers. Both new Solutions offer maintenance managers at industrial plants and commercial transportation fleets the potential to significantly reduce operating costs and maximize profitability.

"Chevron has over 100 years of experience in the lubrication market, which provides considerable insight into how we can add value for our customers through offerings such as our Reliability Solutions portfolio," said John Malone, integrated solutions specialist, Chevron Products Company. "Both EyeTank, an online fluid monitoring solution, and ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System, a fluid identification solution, are unique offerings intended to safeguard lubricants and equipment, prevent costly mishaps and benefit the customers' bottom-line."

About EyeTank:

Through an interactive web portal at eyetank.net, users can maintain an accurate view of lubricant stock levels and schedule replenishment before run-out, eliminating the costs and stress associated with emergency orders and emergency deliveries. EyeTank can also connect tank monitoring signals to Chevron's order fulfillment systems, creating automatic email purchase order requests, distributor replenishment requests and total order fulfillment.

Benefits of EyeTank include:

Reduce run-outs and emergency deliveries
Reduce the time and labor required to check tank levels
Optimize inventory and lower carrying costs
Simplify the fulfillment process
Validate and track deliveries
Detect sudden changes in inventory levels
Enable simultaneous viewing of tank information

About ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System:

With a product line of interchangeable lids, storage containers and accessories, intended to prevent fluid contamination and reduce product misapplication, ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System is designed to minimize lubricant-related failures in commercial transportation and industrial equipment. Lids are fully interchangeable with each container to provide the customer with the most suitable choice for any application. Lubricant grades can be color coded with lids and matching content labels to help ensure the right fluid gets into the right machine and that only clean fluids are introduced to equipment.

Benefits of ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System include:

Fewer components/Reduced stock levels
Square container design requires less shelf space
Components seal completely to prevent spills
Large panel on front of container large enough to hold MSDS
Enables compliance with U.S. federal and state "right-to-know" laws
Quick-Fill port on lid to prevent fluid contamination
Reduces product misapplication and cross-contamination
Web-based labeling system to identify product name and viscosity grade
Improves equipment reliability, offering the potential for greater ROI

Expanding the value of Chevron's Reliability Solutions portfolio, both EyeTank and ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System make lubricant management and maintenance quicker, simpler, cleaner and safer for the commercial and industrial markets.

EyeTank and ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System will be available through Chevron and Texaco lubrication marketers. ISOCLEAN Fluid ID System replaces the company's ISOCLEAN Storage Container line. For more information on Chevron's Reliability Solutions, call 1-866-354-4476.

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®, Delo®, Ursa®, Revtex® and Texaco Xpress Lube®. 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 through 4,000 employees.

For more information go to: www.chevronreliabilitysolutions.com

BUSINESS CONTACT:
John Malone
Chevron Products Company
713-752-4812
jvma@chevron.com

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