Valvoline Announces Opening of New Express Care Location in Kingsville, Ontario

Expands company's network of more than 1,550 company-owned, franchised and independent quick lubes in North America

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 17, 2018 /CNW/ -- Valvoline Inc. ? a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services ? announced today the opening of a new Valvoline^tm Express Care^tm location in Kingsville, Ontario.

A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which includes its Express Care platform. Of Valvoline's nine independently-contracted quick lube centers now in Ontario, this location marks the first Express Care location co-owned and operated by Wesley Cronheimer and Greg Price. These operators also individually own and operate one additional store each in the Kingsville area.

The new service center is located at 281 Main Street East. No appointments are necessary.

Valvoline Express Care locations are independently owned and feature Valvoline high quality motor oils, filters and automotive service chemicals to ensure you receive quality products you can trust. In addition to providing fast full-service oil changes, Express Care operators perform a wide range of preventive maintenance services, typically with no appointment necessary, including automatic transmission, radiator, coolant and power steering services; tire rotation; wiper blade and light bulb replacement. Most locations also offer fuel system services. Express Care locations offer a fast, friendly, and professional service for most vehicle makes and models, including luxury, diesel, and hybrid. Visit www.expresscare.com to learn more.

About Valvoline^tm
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company's heritage spans over 150 years, during which it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It also operates and franchises the No. 2 quick-lube chain by number of stores in the United States with more than 1,150 Valvoline Instant Oil Change^SM centers and the No. 3 quick-lube chain by number of stores in Canada with more than 70 Great Canadian Oil Change locations. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the new Valvolinetm Modern Engine Full Synthetic Motor Oil, which is specifically engineered to protect against carbon build-up in Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbo and other engines manufactured since 2012; Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Synthetic motor oil; and Zerextm antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.

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^SM Service mark, Valvoline or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries

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SOURCE Valvoline Inc.