Valvoline
While studying possible healing powers of crude oil, American physician Dr. Ellis was disappointed to find no real medicinal value, but was intrigued by its potential lubricating properties. The oil he developed in 1866 worked effectively at high temperatures and was especially suitable for lubricating the large steam engines of the time. He left the practice of medicine and founded the Continuous Oil Refining Company, which later became known as Valvoline.
Valvoline oil
Today Valvoline is a leading independent lubricant specialist with 150 years of experience behind it. Innovation in Motor Oil Since its founding, Valvoline and its scientists have innovated, further developing formulations for racing, high mileage, synthetic and recycled motor oils. It is this commitment to innovation that shows in these products keeping vehicles rolling safely on the roads around the world. Technology Leaders Valvoline has been a leader in motor oil technology for 150 years. From creating the
Valvoline™ can provide high-quality motor oils because they do not refine their own base oils from crude oil. This allows them to search the market for the best base oils available for motor oils and other lubricants. That quality is evident in every bottle marked with the Valvoline™