Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a retail automotive service brand that specializes in fast, preventive maintenance for everyday drivers across the United States and Canada. Its centers focus on oil changes and related services that most customers can complete without leaving their vehicles, which supports steady, repeat traffic and frequent neighborhood visits.

The concept took shape in 1986, when Valvoline Inc. created Valvoline Instant Oil Change by acquiring several regional quick-lube operators, including Rapid Oil Change in upstate New York and the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, along with Instant Oil Change and DipStick locations in Michigan. From that starting point as a regional platform, the business has grown over nearly four decades into one of the largest automotive maintenance chains in North America.

As of December 2025, Valvoline Instant Oil Change is part of a preventive maintenance network of more than 2,300 franchised and company-operated service centers across the U.S. and Canada. The broader organization reports a workforce of roughly 13,000 team members supporting these operations and completing tens of millions of services each year. Locations are typically freestanding or pad-site facilities with multiple bays and easy vehicle access, suited to visible arterial and retail corridor settings.

Over the last five years, the brand has continued to expand its footprint and sharpen its focus on quick preventive services rather than full mechanical repair. Growth has come through both new ground-up development and acquisitions. A notable milestone was the 2025 purchase of Breeze Autocare and its Oil Changers stores in the U.S. and Canada, which immediately increased the size and reach of the system and deepened coverage in key markets. The chain today reflects a mix of company-operated and franchised centers serving major metros, suburban trade areas and smaller regional markets.

In day-to-day operations, Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers concentrate on drive-through oil changes, fluid services, filters, wiper blades and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance items. Most services are structured so that customers remain in their vehicles, with standardized procedures and training aimed at keeping service times short and the customer experience consistent from site to site. This approach supports a high volume of short visits and makes the brand a frequent stop for nearby households and commuters.

Within Valvoline Inc.’s retail services platform, Valvoline Instant Oil Change benefits from a well-known lubricant brand, corporate infrastructure and national marketing. For landlords, brokers and developers, the concept represents a scaled, recognizable automotive service tenant that prefers prominent locations with strong daily traffic and accommodates both new development and selective acquisition of existing service properties in growth markets across the United States and Canada.