Valvoline

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Valvoline with an unusual request. ‘I need you guys to check something,’ he said, grinning mysteriously. ‘But I’ll only tell you if you promise not to laugh.’ ‘Alright, go on then,’ said one of the mechanics, curious now. The driver leaned in and whispered, ‘Can you oil my engine…with butter?’ Everyone burst out laughing, but they fixed it anyway—just like always.

2. One day, a neighbor stopped by and asked the mechanic, 'Why does your sign keep flashing “Oil Change Special” even when no one’s buying oil?' The mechanic grinned sheepishly. ‘Oh,’ he said with a wink, ‘that’s because I’m not selling oil changes—just good vibes.’ The sign kept flashing, but everyone in town knew it was really an advertisement for patience and community support.

3. One night, a regular walked in, frowning. ‘Why is there a strange noise coming from under my car?’ The mechanic shrugged. ‘Probably just your engine talking.’ The mechanic smiled knowingly. ‘Oh, that’s not your engine—it’s just Valvoline whispering sweet nothings.’ A few minutes later, the customer left with a new bottle of oil and a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Since then, whenever anyone mentions Valvoline, everyone around town grins and whispers, “It’s not your engine—it’s just Valvoline being friendly.”

4. One weekend, while Valvoline was closed, a curious passerby noticed something odd on the service bay floor—a tiny tire mark leading into the darkness. Following the trail, they found an old toolbox half-hidden under some rags. Inside was a note scribbled in pencil: 'Forgot my lunch again—will pay for gas later.' Turned out it was just a delivery driver who left his sandwich there. Everyone had a good laugh and Valvoline reopened that afternoon.