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10/31/2008

Test Results Confirm Valvoline Premium Blue Fuel Savings

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Valvoline® Premium Blue® Extreme synthetic engine oil provides significant fuel economy benefits for Class-8 trucks, according to a just-completed test program conducted by an independent laboratory.

The test program initiated by Valvoline studied the fuel efficiency potential of Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme SAE 5W-40 synthetic engine oil. Testing followed the only recognized protocol that runs on the interstate highway system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay1 Fuel Efficiency test protocol showed statistically significant test results with up to a 3-percent maximum improvement in fuel economy.

"Today the average savings for an on-highway, 1000-truck fleet can exceed $1 million annually," said Vic Kersey, technical director at the Ashland Valvoline Engine Testing Laboratory in Ashland, Ky. Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme can build savings by reducing fuel consumption and extending oil drain intervals.

Because diesel fuel is the second-highest operational cost for the trucking industry, the ability to decrease operating expenses involving fuel can make the difference between operating in the red or the black, according to Valvoline. The U.S. trucking industry spent more than $100 billion on fuel during 2007.

Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme engine oil is designed to meet the most demanding needs of modern diesel engines, including 2007 models equipped with DPF and enhanced EGR, running both ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and low-sulfur diesel fuel.

The Valvoline Premium Blue Extreme Advantage includes:

Cummins approved* for 5,000-mile oil drain extension, under normal duty, for 2007 engines.

Premium synthetic basestocks provide faster, safer starts during freezing weather and enhanced thermal properties for hot weather operations.

Reduced high temperature carbon buildup − both single and two-piece pistons − and ring/liner wear protection leads to improved oil consumption control.

Provides fuel economy benefits for on-highway Class-8 trucks.

Valvoline's Premium Blue Extreme Engine Oil is exclusively endorsed and recommended by Cummins and is approved against the CES 20081 specification.

* Extended drain interval mentioned above requires the use of Premium Blue and Fleetguard® LF9000 or LF9001 lube filter. Oil drain intervals can be adjusted based upon fuel consumption, average gross combined vehicle weight, and oil specification (Cummins or API). To determine your Duty Cycle classification, refer to oil drain intervals in the owner's manual.

For more information about Valvoline commercial products, visit the Valvoline Heavy Duty Web site at http://www.valvoline.com/heavyduty/.