Dr. John Ellis discovered the lubricating benefits of crude oil and founded the company that became Valvoline.
Valvoline oil was officially trademarked.
Model-T was mass-produced, Valvoline was the only engine oil that Ford recommended.
Saudi Aramco traces its beginnings to when a Concession Agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia and the Standard Oil Company of California (SOCAL). A subsidiary company, the California Arabian Standard Oil Company (CASOC), was created to manage the agreement.
Valvoline develops a single grade oil, called X-18, that eliminates the need for 18 other specific car lubricants.
Valvoline introduces its all-climate engine oil, so people don't have to switch oils for each season.
With America's obsession with the speed and power of muscle cars, Valvoline introduces an oil specifically designed for racing, now called VR1.
Valvoline Australia was put on the map with our brand ambassador and radio legend John Laws with his famous line “You Know What I Mean™”. Since then, the phrase has become an iconic expression when referring to the Valvoline brand.
Valvoline introduces DuraBlend™, our first synthetic blend engine oil to withstand increasingly hotter engine temperatures.
Valvoline introduces MaxLife™, the first high mileage engine oil, in response to the aging population of cars, helping restore lost horsepower in cars with over 100,000 kilometres.
Valvoline becomes a publicly traded company under the NYSE ticker symbol “VVV”.
Valvoline becomes the 1st major brand to introduce LSPI protection across their entire engine oil portfolio.
Valvoline introduces the 5L Easy Pour™ bottle, offering DIYers a cleaner, smoother and easier oil change.
For the first times in Valvoline’s history, one cohesive message was rolled out on a global scale. The Original Engine Oil™ campaign united 7 regions and over 50 countries with its simple authentic, and powerful market positioning.
Valvoline launches its first line of hybrid engine products including lubricants and heat exchange fluids and its first line of full battery electric vehicle fluids in China.
Valvoline re-aligns its operating business segments into Retail Services and Global Products.
Now evolving the Original Engine Oil campaign, Valvoline Australia and New Zealand returns to its historical roots launching the YOU KNOW™ campaign. The new campaign modernises the iconic phrase, adding an innovative twist. Which engine oil is the Original? YOU KNOW.
The separation of Valvoline™ Global Operations and Valvoline Retail Services (Valvoline Instant Oil Change) is announced; the two will operate as individual businesses. Valvoline Retail Services maintains the NYSE ticker VVV, becoming a pure-play automotive retail service provider. Aramco, an integrated energy and chemicals company, acquires Valvoline Global to further invest and grow the business around the world.
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team and Valvoline™ Global Operations Announce Strategic Partnership.
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