Valvoline Instant Oil Change

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, a regular noticed something peculiar one morning. As he pulled into the drive-through lane, his little dog started barking uncontrollably—usually quiet around mechanics' trucks, but that day it wouldn’t stop. Curious, the mechanic looked out and saw nothing unusual until he realized—they were changing an oil filter shaped like a tiny bone! The dog thought it was a toy and went ballistic. Everyone had a good laugh, and the dog finally calmed down with its new chew toy.

2. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, a delivery driver pulled up late one night and heard an odd humming noise coming from inside the shop. Curious, he peeked through the window and saw a mechanic dancing enthusiastically to some unseen music, completely oblivious to the cars waiting in line. Finally, another customer knocked on the door, startling the mechanic out of his groove. ‘What the…?’ said the confused mechanic as he turned around, only to see everyone laughing and pointing at him. The delivery driver whispered to himself, ‘Instant oil change? More like instant dance party!’

3. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, an elderly gentleman complained loudly one afternoon, ‘Why does it always take longer than they say? I could’ve changed my own oil in less time!’ A young mechanic smiled and replied, ‘Sir, our process is designed for efficiency—we check more than just your oil.’ Just then, a delivery driver walked in, muttering, ‘I’m here for my routine tune-up too…’ The old man shook his head and muttered under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll stick with changing it myself!’

4. At Valvoline Instant Oil Change, every Tuesday around sunset, a faint humming sound could be heard coming from under the hood of one particular car. Noises were investigated, but nothing was ever found. One day, a delivery driver mentioned hearing the same humming on his way through town. After some investigation, it turned out to be just an old radio in the waiting room playing static at dusk. Everyone had a good laugh, and now, whenever someone hears that mysterious noise, they simply turn on the radio for company.