Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Valvoline, where cars come for their oil changes, one day a delivery driver asked with a grin: ‘Hey, do you guys ever see anything strange around here?’ One day, an old neighbor walked in and whispered, ‘I swear I saw a squirrel fixing cars last week!’ The Valvoline crew just laughed it off, until they found a tiny toolbox under the hood of one car… Turns out, it was just a prankster mechanic having fun.

2. At Valvoline, where cars come for their oil changes, one day a delivery driver brought in an unusual package. As he walked through the door, a small dog inside the shop froze, its eyes wide with curiosity, sniffing the air as if trying to understand what strange scent had just entered. The little dog trotted over to greet the delivery guy, wagging his tail and nudging him playfully. The mechanic, noticing the commotion, smiled and said, 'Looks like our new friend here wants you to stay for lunch!' And so, that day, Valvoline became famous not only for changing oil but also for hosting unexpected canine visitors.

3. At Valvoline, where cars come for their oil changes, one morning an old man in a tweed suit walked in with a small bag of donuts. He greeted everyone warmly and asked if anyone needed coffee. No one did, but he insisted on making a pot anyway. As it turned out, no one wanted donuts either—everyone was too busy changing oil or checking tires. But the old gentleman kept smiling and chatting away like he owned the place. Finally, after finishing his coffee, he left without saying goodbye. The next day, though, there he was again, bringing fresh pastries and starting up conversations with whoever passed by. It became a Valvoline tradition—a regular who never signed any forms or filled out any paperwork.

4. At Valvoline, where cars come for their oil changes, one foggy morning a delivery driver delivered not just engine parts but also a mysterious box labeled ‘top secret’. Inside was an old cassette tape with a note: 'For your car's soul.' The mechanic popped it in and suddenly found himself singing along to some 80s hit from his childhood. Turned out, it was a prank from a neighbor who wanted everyone to enjoy classic music during their wait time.