We recommend an oil change and maintenance check every 3 months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first. A full-service oil change from your Valvoline Instant Oil Change center includes up to 5 quarts of Valvoline^® Oil, a new Valvoline oil filter, and vehicle lubrication of chassis components according to manufacturer's specifications. Some vehicles do not require chassis lubrication.

At the same time, we also perform a complete preventive maintenance check of the following:

• Transmission fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Windshield washer fluid
• Antifreeze/coolant
• Tire pressure
• Air Filter
• Serpentine Belt
• Wiper blades
• Vehicle Lights
• Battery test – at participating locations
• Differential fluid – available upon request
• Transfer case fluid – available upon request

We will also refill your fluids for FREE within 3 months or 3,000 miles of your last service.

Your transmission deserves the same care and attention as other parts of your car. Regular replacement of Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), according to your manufacturer's recommended schedule, will help extend the life of the transmission, prevent rough shifting, accelerated wear and even transmission failure.

Normal wear from gears grinding causes metal shavings and high heat which creates debris and deposits. With improper maintenance, metal, debris and deposits build up causing the fluid to overload, which may result in a transmission failure. Draining the old fluid and replacing with new fluid improves operation for the transmission.

Your Valvoline Instant Oil Change technician will exchange the transmission fluid including the fluid in the torque converter, with the proper Valvoline Automatic Transmission Fluid.

To keep your car running smoothly year-round and to protect your engine from overheating, you should have its radiator flushed and refilled with fresh antifreeze/coolant according to your manufacturer's recommended schedule.

Over time, antifreeze/coolant wears out and loses its ability to protect your radiator from corrosion. With improper maintenance, corrosion can build up to the point that your radiator no longer protects the engine from overheating. Not only can the radiator suffer damage, but the entire cooling system is at risk, including the water pump and heater core. Replacing the antifreeze/coolant restores protection levels for the entire cooling system.

The inside of your car is six times more polluted than the outside air. Couple that with the fact that people usually spend around 21 hours per week in their cars, and a lot of pollution is being breathed in. Luckily, vehicle manufacturers are now equipping cars with cabin air filters.

A cabin air filter, installed at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, can block 99.5% of the pollutants entering your vehicle. The electrostatically charged filter works like a magnet to stop pollen, dust and other airborne contaminants in their tracks. Have yours changed today and breathe more easily.

The air filter traps dirt particles, which can cause damage to engine cylinders, walls, pistons and piston rings. The air filter also plays a role in keeping contaminants off the airflow sensor (in fuel-injected cars).

Regular replacement of the air filter is necessary due to typical wear and tear. Your car's air filter should be changed at least once a year. However, an air filter may need to be changed more frequently if you live in an area with dirt roads or heavy pollution, as these factors can cause an air filter to become dirty more quickly.

Replacement will improve gas mileage and keep your car running at peak performance.

The serpentine belt uses your engine’s power to run a number of other systems, including: the alternator, power steering, and air conditioner. Serpentine belts dry out over time and start to crack. It's important to have it inspected regularly, and replaced according to your manufacturer's recommended schedule. Replacing the belt helps protect you from breakdown.

As part of the complete maintenance check you receive with every full-service oil change, we visually inspect your car's serpentine belt. If it has more than three cracks per inch in the ribbed section of the belt, and/or cracks that penetrate more than halfway through the thickness of the belt, it should be replaced.

Still, the serpentine belt's appearance doesn't always reveal whether it's on the verge of failure. Be sure to have it replaced on schedule — no matter how it looks.

Keep cool all summer long by having your A/C checked before you hit the road. Without your air conditioner, even the shortest trip can be a long, uncomfortable haul. Remember that an air conditioner failure could cost you more than just your cool.

Visit a Valvoline Instant Oil Change center* and let a SuperPro™10 certified technician inspect your air conditioning and make sure your A/C system is fully charged with refrigerant. A fully charged system will prevent damage to components such as the compressor and keep unnecessary repair costs down. It’s the best way to get your summer off to a cool start.

Maximizing tire life can be summarized in one word: rotation. Regular rotation improves the ride and handling of your car and most important, gives you maximum tread wear.

Rotating your tires according to manufacturer’s recommendations promotes even wear and prolongs their life. Your Valvoline Instant Oil Change center* can take care of this for you in only about 10 minutes (for most vehicles), and no appointment is necessary.

The gearbox transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Normal wear from gears grinding causes metal shavings and high heat, which creates debris and deposits. With improper maintenance the metal, debris and deposits build up causing the fluid to overload, which may cause gearbox failure.

Replacing the old contaminated fluid with new fluid improves operation and extends the life of your gearbox.

The Gearbox Service consists of draining and refilling the gearbox with the proper fluid. Depending on your vehicle type you may have up to 4 of these units – front differential, rear differential, transfer case, manual transmission/transaxle.

Hundreds of companies nationwide trust Valvoline Instant Oil Change to care for their fleets. Our SuperPro™ 10 certified technicians are well trained and experienced in preventive maintenance for all vehicle makes and models. We offer the convenient features you need, the expert care you deserve, and the flexibility you're looking for.

To discuss our local fleet services, please contact jluz@vioc.net

Some other services our select locations provide include:

State Inspections
Glass Repair
Insurance Check Point Inspections

Contact your local VIOC via the location finder above to ask if they provide these services, or for the nearest location that does.