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October 30, 2007

WALKER® EXHAUST LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEB SITE

New Site Serves Needs of Hispanic-American Technicians, Parts Professionals and Consumers

LAS VEGAS, NV – Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) announced the launch of a new Spanish-language Web site for its Walker® brand of replacement exhaust and emission control products. The new site, www.espanol.walkerexhaust.com, provides the same content and user functionality as does the brand’s popular English-language Web site.

“Hispanic-American technicians, shop owners, parts professionals, and consumers are an important and growing segment of our customer base,” said Carri Irby, brand manager, North American Aftermarket, Tenneco. “Our new site provides these professionals and vehicle owners with a wealth of information about Walker products and programs, as well as technical tips for diagnosing emission control issues.”

Aftermarket professionals and consumers can rely on the new Web site for in-depth information on Walker exhaust solutions, including engine-to-tailpipe service options for domestic and foreign nameplate passenger vehicles. The new site’s interactive “Product Selector” feature allows the user to identify premium, standard, and performance parts options for each area of a vehicle’s emission system. The site also includes a Walker “Dealer Locator” featuring Tenneco Expert Plus™ program member locations, the latest news regarding Walker products, and a comprehensive electronic catalog and guide to new coverage listings.

For more information regarding Walker replacement exhaust and emission control products, please contact your Walker supplier, visit www.espanol.walkerexhaust.com or www.walkerexhaust.com, or write to: Walker Marketing, Tenneco Inc., One International Drive, Monroe, Mich. 48161.

Tenneco Inc. is a $4.7 billion manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois, and approximately 19,000 employees worldwide. Tenneco is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market and the aftermarket. Tenneco markets its products principally under the Monroe®, Walker®, Gillet™ and Clevite® Elastomer brand names. Among its products are Sensa-Trac® and Monroe Reflex® shocks and struts, Rancho® suspension systems and shock absorbers, Walker® Quiet-Flow® mufflers, DynoMax® performance exhaust products, and Clevite® Elastomer noise, vibration and harshness control components.

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