Four new Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers open in Dayton area

December 4, 2015

Lexington, Ky. - Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM, the nation's second-largest quick-lube chain, recently opened four new company-owned service centers in the Dayton, Ohio, area.

The new service centers are located at the following addresses:

• 1239 Bellefontaine St. in Wapakoneta;
• 1275 E. Ash Street in Piqua;
• 1222 Scioto Street in Urbana; and
• 661 Wagner Ave. in Greenville.

With the addition of these new stores, Valvoline Instant Oil Change now operates seven service centers in Greater Dayton. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (EST) with the exception of Wapakoneta, which is open from 11a.m-4p.m on Sunday.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change service centers provide a stay-in-your-car solution for preventive maintenance needs including full-service oil change, transmission, radiator, gearbox and air-conditioning services, tire rotation, wiper blade, air filter, light bulb and serpentine belt replacement. Most locations also offer fuel system and battery services. Store technicians are trained using an ASE-certified training program, to work on all vehicle makes and models, including luxury and diesel vehicles. No appointments are necessary.

For a list of all Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center locations and hours of operations, visit vioc.com.

About Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Valvoline(TM), a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has been serving American motorists for 150 years. In addition to commercial and industrial lubricants, the Valvoline family of products includes MaxLife(TM) lubricants created for higher-mileage engines, SynPower(TM) synthetic motor oil, and Zerex(TM) antifreeze. With approximately 940 locations throughout the United States, Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM is a leader in serving the quick-lube market, and is looking for franchisee partners to establish a presence for the brand in markets across the country.

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