Give Dad the Last-Minute Gift Of Worry-Free Driving

HOUSTON, June 12 -- Looking for a last-minute gift idea for Dad? Give him the gift of worry-free driving.

Jiffy Lube(R), the leader in automobile preventive maintenance, is offering $30 gift checks for its Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) oil change. Purchase online at www.jiffylube.com or by phone at 800-773-7368. Gift checks of higher denominations are also available for additional services.

"A $30 gift check toward a Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) oil change is the ideal way to help a busy dad keep his car in peak condition," Anne Tawney, senior vice president of marketing at Jiffy Lube International, said. "He can be in and out in less than a half hour with the peace of mind that his vehicle will run efficiently as long as possible."

The Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) oil change includes replacing oil with up to five quarts of quality motor oil; replacing the oil filter with a quality filter; visually inspecting antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels; inspecting the air filtration system, wiper blades and lights; checking the condition of belts; vacuuming interior floors; cleaning exterior windows; lubricating the chassis (when applicable); checking and setting tires to the proper pressure; and checking and topping off transmission/transaxle fluid, differential fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and battery water.

Jiffy Lube(R), located on 2,200 of the busiest street corners in North America, is synonymous with convenient car care. The company pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 and today serves 30 million customers each year. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Jiffy Lube International is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company . The current advertising and marketing campaign for Jiffy Lube(R), "The Well-Oiled Machine(SM)," exemplifies its commitment to excellence. Jiffy Lube(R) has been the top-ranked company in the Automotive category in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 for the last six years. To learn more about Jiffy Lube(R) and vehicle care, visit www.jiffylube.com.