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February 22, 2005

New Walker® Master Catalog Showcases Hundreds Of New Direct-Fit Exhaust Products

Brand Dramatically Expands Direct-Fit Converter Offering, Enhances Coverage Leadership of Import Exhaust Assemblies

Monroe, MI - The rapidly growing line of Walker® premium direct-fit exhaust systems and components for domestic and import automotive applications is featured in a new master exhaust products catalog from Tenneco Automotive (NYSE: TEN). Tenneco Automotive is a leading supplier of OE exhaust technologies to vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

The 2005 Walker® Passenger Car and Light Truck Master Catalog features additional premium direct-fit Walker® Quiet-Flow® mufflers and exhaust assemblies as well as a dramatically expanded offering of Walker® direct-fit catalytic converters for passenger cars, vans, light trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The new catalog also highlights the Walker® brand's exclusive "Sound Technology" advantage, which matches premium exhaust designs and materials to ensure an OE-equivalent sound for enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Key products featured in the 2005 catalog are Quiet-Flow® mufflers, now available in more than 920 SKUs for leading automotive applications; Walker® Quiet-Flow®3 one-piece welded exhaust assemblies, featuring OE quality, fit and performance for hundreds of domestic and import vehicles; Walker® SoundFX direct-fit mufflers, with coverage of top-selling automotive applications; and Walker® direct-fit and universal catalytic converters. The Walker® direct-fit converter line includes nearly 150 new SKUs covering an estimated 37 million additional North American vehicles.

"Aftermarket service providers count on Walker® for the best coverage and quality in the exhaust category, and we've delivered," said Emissions Control Marketing Manager Frank Murkowski. "Our new direct-fit SKUs for 2005 represent one of the largest investments in expanded coverage in the history of the Walker® brand."

The catalog also covers Tenneco Automotive's limited lifetime consumer warranty and 90-day risk-free Safe & Sound guarantee. The Safe & Sound guarantee allows consumers to try premium Walker® products on a risk-free basis for 90 days. If the customer is not satisfied, he or she can receive a refund for the purchase price plus labor of up to $50 per exhaust system. (Restrictions apply.)

For more information or to receive a copy of the 2005 Walker® master catalog, please contact your Walker® supplier or write to: Walker® Marketing, One International Drive, Monroe, MI 48161. Additional information concerning Walker® products is available online at www.walkerexhaust.com.

Tenneco Automotive is a $4.2 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 18,400 employees worldwide. Tenneco Automotive is one of the world's largest producers and marketers of ride control and exhaust systems and products, which are sold under the Monroe® and Walker® global brand names. Among its products are Sensa-Trac® and Monroe Reflex® shocks and struts, Rancho® shock absorbers, Walker® Quiet-Flow® mufflers and Dynomax® performance exhaust products, and Monroe® Clevite® vibration control components.

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