Mobil 1 Paves the Way for Million-Mile Saab Achievement



    Further exemplifying the exceptional performance of its flagship
    Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, ExxonMobil is proud to announce that
    Peter Gilbert of Glendale, Wisconsin, completed an ambitious goal of
    driving one million miles in his 1989 Saab SPG, with the help of Mobil
    1 motor oil.

    Gilbert, an insurance salesman who drives approximately five hours
    a day, clocking in approximately 300 miles, hung up his hat on October
    28, 2006, when his Saab arrived at the Wisconsin Auto Museum in
    Hartford, Wisconsin. His now legendary car will be immortalized for
    years to come for the enjoyment of auto enthusiasts worldwide.

    "Nearly 17 years ago when I got my Saab, I set forth a goal to
    reach the one-million mile benchmark. I knew that using Mobil 1
    synthetic engine oil would give me the best chance to do it," said
    Gilbert when reflecting upon his accomplishment.

    "It is an honor for us to recognize Mr. Gilbert's achievement and
    to celebrate the outstanding performance that our Mobil 1 synthetic
    engine oil delivered," said Mike Mullins, Vice President of Marketing,
    ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "To achieve one million miles as
    Mr. Gilbert did with his car, serves as a great example of the
    advanced engineering for which Saab vehicles and Mobil 1 engine oil
    are renowned."

    Living in Wisconsin, Gilbert often logged extensive mileage while
    facing harsh, cold winters. That is why he says two of the key
    performance benefits he derived from using Mobil 1 0W40 were its
    ability to reduce sludge formation and provide protection under the
    most demanding ambient conditions.

    "While I have always been very interested in the science and
    technology of how things work, I am a person who is far more
    interested in results," Gilbert said. "And, the results I have had are
    a testament to the superior technology that is behind Mobil 1
    synthetic engine oil."

    Throughout Gilbert's journey, Mobil 1 products played a vital
    role, including the synthetic grease used for CV joints.

    While he admits that retiring his beloved 'one-million-mile'
    vehicle made him "slightly sad," Gilbert has moved on and is now
    embarking on a new journey with a brand new Saab 9-5 Aero and Mobil 1
    by his side.

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    (NYSE:XOM) or one of its subsidiaries.