New Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM service center opens in Chillicothe

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

The new Valvoline Instant Oil Change service center is located at 980 N. Bridge Street. Store hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 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.

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 re-refined oil. With approximately 900 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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Gary Rhodes
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