Valvoline Gets Cummins Green Light for 100K-Mile Oil Changes

Key Details Valvoline announced that Cummins Inc. has approved its Premium Blue One Solution Gen 2 heavy-duty engine oil for extended drain intervals up to 100,000 miles on 2021-2026 Cummins X15 engines. This approval represents an industry benchmark for manufacturer-validated extended drains. The announcement came during the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville. Why It Matters The extended drain intervals can stretch service events up to 25,000 miles longer than previous standards. This directly reduces equipment downtime for long-haul operations and lowers total cost of ownership through fewer maintenance stops. Operational Benefits Fleets benefit from reduced labor costs associated with fewer service appointments and lower waste oil disposal fees. The multi-purpose formulation works across diesel, natural gas, and gasoline engines, eliminating the need to stock multiple oil types. Background Valvoline first launched Premium Blue One Gen 2 in 2020 through its partnership with Cummins, a collaboration spanning more than 30 years. The company continues leveraging this relationship to help heavy-duty customers operate more efficiently and profitably.