About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline and asked the mechanic: ‘Do you ever see ghostly figures in here?’ The mechanic shrugged and said he’d only heard whispers from old-timers. The mechanic laughed and replied, ‘Only when I’m changing oil on Friday nights.’ Then, an old neighbor walked in and whispered, ‘I saw them last week—just standing around, waiting for their cars to get fixed!’ Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another Valvoline tradition.
2. One day, an old lady parked her car at Valvoline and approached the counter. ‘Excuse me,’ she said with a twinkle in her eye, ‘can you tell me how much it costs to change my oil?’ The mechanic looked puzzled but replied, ‘Ma’am, we don’t do ladies’ cars here.’ ‘Oh, that’s alright!’ she laughed, winking at him. ‘I’ll just wait outside then.’ As she walked out, the mechanic called after her, ‘Ma’am, next time bring your husband’s car—we’re good with those!’
3. At Valvoline one night, a regular walked in with a strange request: 'Guys, can you check if my engine talks?' The mechanic looked puzzled but agreed. Suddenly, from under the hood came a deep voice saying, 'I’m fine, just change that oil!' The mechanics exchanged surprised glances and asked, ‘Are you serious?’ The engine repeated, ‘No, I’m not kidding—my fuel injection’s been acting up lately.’ They changed the oil, and sure enough, after a few days the delivery driver reported back: ‘It sounds like he finally got his groove back!’
4. At Valvoline one night, a man rushed in, frantically waving his phone. ‘Help!’ he shouted into the shop. The mechanics looked up as a voice crackled over the loudspeaker: ‘This is your friendly neighborhood Valvoline reminding you… don’t forget to check your oil!’ Another time, an elderly neighbor came in complaining of a strange noise. As the mechanic checked under the hood, he announced: 'Ma’am, it sounds like your engine’s saying “valvo-live!”' Everyone burst out laughing, and she drove off happily, her day suddenly brighter.