Havoline
Encyclopedia
Havoline is a motor oil brand of Texaco
, a former major oil company based in the United States that is now merged with the Chevron Corporation
.
of New York.
In 1906 the Havoline Oil Company separated from the Havemeyer Oil Company
. In May 1909, It was bought by the Indian Refining Company, and registered as an official product of the company but kept the logo. By 1910, the Indian Refining Company already had the Havoline oil manufactured. To boost sales & advertise the product they offered to fuel the first plane to fly coast to Coast. Over 300 auto makers wanted it. In 1915 due to over production they had to halt operations. In 1931 it once again changed hands when the Texas Oil company (now Texaco
) bought the Indian Refining Company. In 1946 a break through in technology improved Havoline.
In 1962 they changed the logo, replacing the old Indian logo. That same year new products were introduced, Havoline 10W-30, and Havoline Singlegrade. In 1968 Improved Havoline & All Temperature Havoline were introduced, followed by Havoline Super-Premium All Temperature Motor Oil in 1971. In 1972 they scored big when they sponsored Emerson Fittipaldi
who became a world champion in Formula One
. In 1978 they sponsored Janet Guthrie
, a CART
and Nascar
driver. In 1979 Texaco ends the decade with a new product called Havoline Supreme 10W-40, which superseded Havoline Super-Premium. In 1984 a major breakthorugh came with the SAW 20W-50 to keep up with growing demand. From 1986-2002 They sponsored the Robert Yates Racing #28 which is now the #38, Havoline's last sponsorship was with Juan Pablo Montoya
in the #42 Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. At the end of the 2008 NASCAR season, Texaco Havoline officially ended their sponsorship with NASCAR and the Chip Ganassi Racing Team. This brings to a close a 20-plus year relationship with the sport. In 1991 they launched the Formula 3, which became popular all over the world. In 2001 a new logo and package design came out for the whole line of products.
In 2001, Texaco merged with Chevron but the Havoline brand name has been retained for all Texaco motor oils and other lubricating products along with anti-freezes.
The Havoline brand now carries the Chevron logo.
Texaco
Texaco is the name of an American oil retail brand. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron". It also owns the Havoline motor oil brand....
, a former major oil company based in the United States that is now merged with the Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States and active in more than 180 countries. It is engaged in every aspect of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries, including exploration and production; refining,...
.
History
First introduced 1904, the Havoline brand was named by Havemeyer Oil CompanyHavemeyer Oil Company
Havemeyer Oil Company was American oil company based in Yonkers, New York. It was in operation from 1901-1909, created products such as the famous Havoline motor oil. It was bought by Indian Refining Company. The creator was John F. Hevemeyer....
of New York.
In 1906 the Havoline Oil Company separated from the Havemeyer Oil Company
Havemeyer Oil Company
Havemeyer Oil Company was American oil company based in Yonkers, New York. It was in operation from 1901-1909, created products such as the famous Havoline motor oil. It was bought by Indian Refining Company. The creator was John F. Hevemeyer....
. In May 1909, It was bought by the Indian Refining Company, and registered as an official product of the company but kept the logo. By 1910, the Indian Refining Company already had the Havoline oil manufactured. To boost sales & advertise the product they offered to fuel the first plane to fly coast to Coast. Over 300 auto makers wanted it. In 1915 due to over production they had to halt operations. In 1931 it once again changed hands when the Texas Oil company (now Texaco
Texaco
Texaco is the name of an American oil retail brand. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron". It also owns the Havoline motor oil brand....
) bought the Indian Refining Company. In 1946 a break through in technology improved Havoline.
In 1962 they changed the logo, replacing the old Indian logo. That same year new products were introduced, Havoline 10W-30, and Havoline Singlegrade. In 1968 Improved Havoline & All Temperature Havoline were introduced, followed by Havoline Super-Premium All Temperature Motor Oil in 1971. In 1972 they scored big when they sponsored Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi |São Paulo]], Brazil) is a Brazilian automobile racing driver who throughout a long and successful career won the Indianapolis 500 twice and championships in both Formula One and CART.-Early and personal life:...
who became a world champion in Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
. In 1978 they sponsored Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie
Janet Guthrie is a retired professional race car driver and the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500....
, a CART
Champ Car
Champ Car was the name for a class and specification of open wheel cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades, primarily for use in the Indianapolis 500 auto race...
and Nascar
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver. In 1979 Texaco ends the decade with a new product called Havoline Supreme 10W-40, which superseded Havoline Super-Premium. In 1984 a major breakthorugh came with the SAW 20W-50 to keep up with growing demand. From 1986-2002 They sponsored the Robert Yates Racing #28 which is now the #38, Havoline's last sponsorship was with Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán is a Colombian race car driver known internationally for participating and winning in Formula One and CART race competitions. He has enjoyed great success. Currently, he competes in NASCAR, driving the #42 Target Chevrolet Impala for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in the Sprint...
in the #42 Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. At the end of the 2008 NASCAR season, Texaco Havoline officially ended their sponsorship with NASCAR and the Chip Ganassi Racing Team. This brings to a close a 20-plus year relationship with the sport. In 1991 they launched the Formula 3, which became popular all over the world. In 2001 a new logo and package design came out for the whole line of products.
In 2001, Texaco merged with Chevron but the Havoline brand name has been retained for all Texaco motor oils and other lubricating products along with anti-freezes.
The Havoline brand now carries the Chevron logo.
Varieties
- Havoline Motor Oils
- Havoline High-Mileage Protection Motor Oils
- Havoline Synthetic Motor Oils
- Havoline Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
- Texaco Ursa Super Plus Motor Oils
- Texaco Ursa Extra Duty Motor Oils
- Havoline Two-Cycle Engine Oil