Plenty of brands sell motor oil. Only one invented it. Valvoline became America’s first motor oil brand in 1866, and that makes it more than a product. It’s an American icon. But being original isn’t just about being first. It’s about blazing a trail where others see an obstacle, doing what’s never been done, then doing it again and again. We reminded DIYers, race fans, brand partners and everyone else paying attention that being original still matters.