As Americans brace for cold temperatures and
winter storms, it's important to prepare vehicles for extreme
conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy,
trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, encourages
drivers to prepare their vehicles as a polar vortex descends on
much of the United States bringing
severe winter weather conditions like freezing temperatures and
heavy snowfall.
To prepare vehicles for winter driving conditions, the company
encourages drivers to:
Test Battery Charge Level: Cold
temperatures effect a vehicle's battery in several ways. Battery
power output is reduced, it can lose significant charge capacity
making it difficult to start a vehicle, and there is additional
strain on a battery overall. Having a battery's charge level
checked can reduce the chance of getting stranded.
Inspect Windshield
Wipers: Visibility is paramount in snowy and icy driving
conditions. Worn out windshield wipers may not effectively clear
the windshield, putting drivers at risk.
Top-off Fluid Levels: Cold
temperatures can cause vehicle fluids to thicken or freeze if they
are not at proper levels. From engine oil to brake fluid, it's
important to make sure fluids are at their proper levels during
winter driving.
Check Tire Pressure Levels: Cold
temperatures cause the air in tires to contract, resulting in low
tire pressure. This can impair a vehicle's traction and handling,
making driving on snowy and slippery roads less safe.
"Some of the coldest temperatures and worst weather of the
winter are coming to much of the eastern United States and it's important to make sure
vehicles are ready for the extreme weather," said Chris Calabrese, Valvoline Inc.'s Vice President
of Operations for the East Region. "At Valvoline Instant Oil
Change, we're open and ready to help drivers. No appointment is
necessary, and we offer many of our 'winter road ready' services
free of charge. Be safe and check vioc.com to learn more about the
hours and services of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change service
center near you."
The company's 4.7 out of 5 star rated* automotive preventive
maintenance services include 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil
changes; battery, bulb and wiper replacements; tire rotations; and
other manufacturer recommended maintenance services.
* Based on a survey of more than 1 million Valvoline Instant Oil
Change℠ customers annually
About Valvoline Inc.
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV)
delivers quick, easy, trusted service at more than 2,000 franchised
and company-operated service centers across the United States and Canada. The company completes more than 28
million services annually system-wide, from 15-minute
stay-in-your-car oil changes to a variety of
manufacturer-recommended maintenance services such as wiper
replacements and tire rotations. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts
with our people, including more than 11,000 team members who are
working to grow the core business, expand the company's retail
network, and plan for the vehicles of the future. For more
information, visit vioc.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Investor Relations
Elizabeth
B. Clevinger
+1 (859) 357-3155
IR@valvoline.com
Media Relations
Angela
Davied
+1 (913) 302-0032
media@valvoline.com
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