New Valvoline Instant Oil Change(SM) service center opens in Akron's Fairlawn suburb

Lexington, Ky. - Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠, the nation's second-largest quick-lube chain, recently opened a new company-owned service center in Fairlawn. This brings the total number of Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores in northeast Ohio to 27.

The new Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center is located at 33 South Cleveland-Massillon Road. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. EDT. No appointment is necessary. Store technicians are trained using an ASE-certified training program, to work on all vehicle makes and models, including luxury and diesel vehicles.

The new Fairlawn service center will host a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, June 19^th at 10 a.m. Local residents and businesses are invited to attend.

"Northeast Ohio is an attractive growth market for our service model," said Tony Puckett, Valvoline Instant Oil Change president. "This is an exciting time for Valvoline™ as we expand in markets and communities like Fairlawn that support our business strategy of providing industry-leading service and value with our high-quality Valvoline products to customers."

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.

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®, a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has been serving American motorists for more than 140 years. In addition to commercial and industrial lubricants, the Valvoline family of products includes Eagle One™ appearance products, Car Brite™ car restoration products, Zerex™ antifreeze, SynPower™ performance products, MaxLife™ products created for higher-mileage engines, and NextGen™ motor oil created with 50 percent recycled, re-refined oil. With approximately 900 locations throughout the United States, Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ 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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