Apex Performance Lube, a Valvoline Express Care center in Charles City, Floyd County Iowa, assumed operations of the longtime oil change facility at 600 Gilbert Street, formerly Express Lube, continuing drive in, no appointment oil changes with filter, wiper, bulb & battery services for locals.

Charles City, Iowa, United States, December 2, 2025 -- The oil change center at 600 Gilbert Street in Charles City in Floyd County, previously known as Express Lube, has served the community as an oil change destination since 1990 and is now operating under the Apex Performance Lube name as a Valvoline Express Care center.

With the name, branding, and product line updated to reflect the Apex Performance Lube and Valvoline Express Care identity, the goal is to keep the same trusted drive in experience that local Floyd and Cedar Valley County customers know while aligning the shop with established Valvoline service standards.

Long-time customers of the 600 Gilbert Street location can continue to rely on the center for familiar no appointment oil change and basic maintenance services, and residents of nearby communities have a convenient option for routine vehicle care that fits into a short visit.

At the Apex Performance Lube facility, customers can pull in during business hours, stay in their vehicles, and receive a full-service oil change that includes oil and filter replacement, tire pressure checks, inspection of key fluids, and basic safety checks. Additional services at this location include replacement of engine and cabin air filters, installation of new wiper blades and many common exterior bulbs, and battery testing and replacement with quality batteries.

The facility is located at 600 Gilbert Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday hours may vary. Plans are underway to add Saturday hours in the near future, giving customers more flexibility for routine oil changes and basic maintenance.

About the company: Apex Performance Lube is an independently owned Valvoline Express Care center in Charles City, Iowa, serving local drivers with quick, no appointment oil change and basic maintenance services. Located at 600 Gilbert Street, the shop builds on the site’s history as a trusted oil change destination since 1990 while operating under the Apex Performance Lube and Valvoline Express Care identity. Services include full-service oil changes, engine and cabin air filter replacement, wiper blade and exterior bulb replacement, and battery testing and replacement.

Contact Info:
Name: Ed Winslow
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Organization: Apex Performance Lube - Valvoline Express Care
Address: 600 Gilbert St, Charles City, IA 50616
Phone: (641) 228-6636
Website: https://apexperformancelube.com/

Release ID: 89177508

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