Valvoline Professional Series

[whiskeyhugs]

I recently moved and I am tired of the local Subaru dealers so I am trying a new shop. The only thing my Ascent needed was a routine oil change. After the oil change I got a list of recommended services and Valvoline Professional Series information. The services recommended (2020 Ascent 30K miles ) were: Diff fluid change, CVT transmission fluid change, and brake fluid. It was said that if I do these services before 50K miles Valvoline pays up to $4k for each item if needing repair, lifetime, providing I did the same services at the required intervals. So I have looked a little into it, and it seems like a nice thing to offer. I have the Subaru Gold plus extended warranty on the Ascent (10year/100K). So the $4K isn't initially enticing, but maybe in the future?

VPS Guarantee - Valvoline

Four levels of coverage for each component serviced Coverage includes damaged parts and associated labor Gross vehicle weight coverage up to 12,500 pounds 24-Hour response with completed paperwork First service before 150,000 miles to qualify; no vehicle age restriction No third party...

www.valvoline.com

My question is, has anyone does the Valvoline Pro Services and found value? Or any other information. Thank you, WH.

 

[nthach]

Valvoline Pro Series is their version of the MOC/Wynn’s snake oil dealerships love to push. Except limited to Valvoline shops and VIOCs.

 

[The_Eric]

I don't disagree with them recommending to change the fluids early, but I'm sure that you could do it cheaper yourself.

 

[whiskeyhugs]

I don't disagree with them recommending to change the fluids early, but I'm sure that you could do it cheaper yourself.

It wasn't change the fluids that was a concern, I agree, changing them on a routine basis is good, it was the VPS products themselves.

I could do it myself if I had the time, but time is limited.

 

[The_Eric]

It wasn't change the fluids that was a concern, I agree, changing them on a routine basis is good, it was the VPS products themselves.

I could do it myself if I had the time, but time is limited.

Personally I'd skip their specialty products and have an Indy shop do it - if you have a brand preference, I'm sure they'd let you specify.

 

[whiskeyhugs]

This is at an indy shop.