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Jiffy Lube and Pennzoil Team Up to Give Drivers More Than They Pay For


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Jiffy Lube and Pennzoil Offer Drivers Free Oil Change in First-Time Buy-One-Get-One-Free Promotion

HOUSTON, April 30 -- As the busy summer driving season approaches, Jiffy Lube(R) and Pennzoil(R) are giving drivers an easier way to make an important change -- to their motor oil. Between April 29 and June 4, 2007, drivers who visit any participating Jiffy Lube service center and purchase a Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) Oil Change with any conventional, specialty or synthetic Pennzoil or Quaker State(R) product can get the next one free.

"Our customers will be seeing double this summer," said Lisa Carlson, global director of marketing for Jiffy Lube International. "A Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change is an easy way to care for your vehicle. This buy-one-get-one-free promotion gives people another great reason to visit the preventive maintenance experts at Jiffy Lube and prepare their vehicles for summer with top-quality Pennzoil motor oils."

Through June 4th, customers who take advantage of this buy-one-get-one- free promotion will receive a will receive a mail-in form for a coupon that is redeemable through the end of September 2007.

"Summer driving can put extra stress on a vehicle," said Troy Chapman, Pennzoil marketing team leader. "Many vehicle manufacturers recommend changing motor oil and adhering to the routine maintenance schedule for severe driving under these conditions. Additionally, a well-maintained vehicle, protected by a quality motor oil such as Pennzoil, may work more efficiently, sometimes resulting in improved gas mileage."

  A Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change includes:

  * Up to five (5) quarts of quality motor oil
  * Replacing the oil filter
  * Visually inspecting the antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels, engine air
    filtration system, serpentine belts, brake fluid level in transparent
    reservoirs, wiper blades, and exterior lights
  * Vacuuming interior floors
  * Cleaning exterior windows
  * Lubricating the chassis (when applicable)
  * Checking tire pressure
  * Checking and topping off transmission/transaxle fluid, differential
    fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, and battery water
    (excluding sealed batteries)
  * Free top-offs on motor oil and other vital fluids for up to 3,000 miles
    between service visits
  * A service review which includes providing the vehicle manufacturer's
    severe-service recommendations based on the vehicle's current mileage

Jiffy Lube has more than 2,200 convenient locations throughout North America. To find a nearby Jiffy Lube service center or learn more about the buy-one-get-one-free promotion, visit http://www.jiffylube.com/ .

About Jiffy Lube

Jiffy Lube, with more than 2,200 service centers in North America, serves approximately 27.5 million customers each year. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with fast professional service for their vehicles. Headquartered in Houston, Jiffy Lube International is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Visit http://www.jiffylube.com/ to learn more about Jiffy Lube and vehicle care.

About Pennzoil(R)

Pennzoil(R) is the #1-selling motor oil and one of the most trusted brands in America. The Pennzoil line of quality products meet or exceed industry specifications to offer exceptional engine protection, and include Pennzoil Platinum(R) Full Synthetic motor oil, Pennzoil(R) Advanced Protection motor oil, Pennzoil(R) SUV, Truck & Minivan motor oil, Pennzoil High Mileage Vehicle(R) motor oil, and Pennzoil Marine(R) engine oil. For more information about Pennzoil products, please visit http://www.pennzoil.com/

Pennzoil is produced and marketed by Shell Lubricants. The term 'Shell Lubricants' collectively refers to the companies of the Shell Group engaged in the lubricants business. Shell lubricants companies are global leaders in lubricants and operate in approximately 120 countries worldwide. They manufacture and blend products for use in a range of applications from consumer motoring to food processing and heavy industry to commercial transport. The Shell portfolio of top quality lubricant brands includes Pennzoil(R), Quaker State(R), FormulaShell(R), Shell Tellus(R), Shell Cassida(R), Shell ROTELLA(R) T, Shell Spirax(R) and a portfolio of car care products and Jiffy Lube(R) services.