Washington, DC, November 14, 2025 —The Federal Trade Commission will require Valvoline Inc. and Greenbriar Equity Fund V to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to resolve antitrust concerns surrounding their $625 million deal. Main Street Auto will acquire the divested outlets from Greenbriar under the terms of the FTC’s proposed divestiture order.
Valvoline seeks to acquire approximately 200 quick-lube oil change outlets from Greenbriar, which currently operates the outlets under the name Oil Changers. These outlets provide oil changes in under 30 minutes without an appointment.
The FTC’s proposed order is intended to prevent higher prices and lower service quality for quick-lube oil changes in California, Kentucky, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington, and Wisconsin. According to the agency, the transaction would have eliminated direct competition between Valvoline and Oil Changers in 25 local markets.
Daniel Guarnera, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, said the action ensures that quick-lube oil changes “remain affordable and available for American consumers across the country.”
The FTC voted 3-0 to issue the complaint and accept the proposed consent agreement for public comment. The public has 30 days to comment before the agreement may become final.
