Caterpillar Inc. has said okay to a three-year deal with ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants. The giant oil company will be Caterpillar's primary coolant/antifreeze provider in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

CTGL's coolant product line will be used in several types of Caterpillar equipment, including on-highway diesel engines, stationary engines and off-highway equipment in the construction and mining industries.