Quick Lube and Oil Change Services Trade Associations

American Petroleum Institute (API)

The national trade association for the U.S. oil and natural gas industry; sets engine oil and lubricant standards (e.g., EOLCS) used by quick lube operators and suppliers. Nearly 600 member companies.

https://www.api.org/ Membership: 600

Auto Care Alliance (ACA)

A network of state and regional groups serving independent repair and maintenance shops with training, advocacy, insurance and business benefits; active across 40 states. Over 1,300 company members.

https://autocarealliance.org/ Membership: 1,300

Auto Care Association

The umbrella association for the global automotive aftermarket supply chain, including service, maintenance, and quick lube segments; provides advocacy (Right to Repair), ACES/PIES data standards, market intelligence and events.

https://www.autocare.org/ Membership: 3,000

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)

Industry consortium that develops common quality, supply chain, cybersecurity and sustainability tools and training used by OEMs, suppliers and service providers; useful to multi-location lube operators and vendors. Around 4,000 member companies.

https://www.aiag.org/ Membership: 4,000

Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada)

Canada’s national auto care trade association representing manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and service/repair—including oil change providers—focused on research, training and advocacy (e.g., data access). More than 4,000 member locations.

https://www.aiacanada.com/ Membership: 4,000

Automotive Maintenance & Repair Association (AMRA/MAP)

Not‑for‑profit association behind MAP (Motorist Assurance Program) Uniform Inspection & Communication Standards used by service/lube shops to build consumer trust. More than 21,000 member locations.

https://www.amra.org/ Membership: 21,000

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)

Represents Australia’s automotive aftermarket industry—manufacturers, distributors, retailers and service providers; offers advocacy, market programs and the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo. 2,350+ members.

https://www.aaaa.com.au/ Membership: 2,350

ENFINITE (formerly NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers)

The industrial liquid recyclers association (formerly NORA) representing companies that collect, process and market used oil, antifreeze, filters and related streams—key partners for quick lube environmental compliance. Represents 360+ companies.

https://www.noranews.org/ Membership: 360

Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)

Association of tool and equipment manufacturers and data providers; convenes OEM ‘Tech Weeks’ and ToolTech to streamline access to service information and equipment used in oil change and maintenance bays. 70+ member companies.

https://www.etools.org/ Membership: 70

Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA)

Voice of North America’s independent lubricant manufacturers and suppliers—advocacy, compliance, technical education; ILMA members produce over a quarter of automotive lubricants. 300+ member companies.

https://ilma.org/ Membership: 300

International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN)

The world’s largest network of automotive repair professionals; a collaboration hub for diagnostics, repair procedures and tooling insights used by lube/maintenance operators and technicians. 80,009 member professionals.

https://www.iatn.net/ Membership: 80,009

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association

North America’s umbrella for vehicle suppliers (OE and aftermarket); 1,000+ member companies get policy advocacy, market research, councils and networking—covering chemicals, filters, tools and service technologies used in quick lube operations.

https://www.mema.org/ Membership: 1,000

NACS – The Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing

Trade association for convenience and fuel retailers and their suppliers—many oil change sites co‑locate with c‑stores/fueling. Serves 1,300+ retailer brands and 1,600+ supplier members worldwide.

https://www.convenience.org/ Membership: 2,900

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)

International trade association of more than 1,500 companies that manufacture, distribute, install and service petroleum/energy handling equipment for service stations and c‑stores; publishes Recommended Practices and training used by lube sites.

https://pei.org/ Membership: 1,500

Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA)

Federation representing approximately 8,000 independent motor fuel and lubricant marketers via 47 state/regional associations—critical fuel, bulk oil and distribution partners for quick lube operators.

https://www.pmaa.org/ Membership: 8,000

Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association (PAMA)

The dedicated trade association for quick lube and preventive maintenance centers; offers technician training, manager certification, weights & measures compliance and produces the iFLEX show (co‑located with The Car Wash Show). Backed by 4,500+ auto maintenance centers nationally.

https://www.automaintenance.org/ Membership: 4,500

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)

Technical society advancing tribology and lubrication engineering—education, certifications and journals supporting engine oil performance and best practices at scale. Approximately 13,000 members.

https://www.stle.org/ Membership: 13,000

Tire Industry Association (TIA)

International nonprofit representing all segments of the tire industry; provides tire technician training and safety programs widely used by shops that pair oil change services with tire work. Network of 13,000+ members.

https://www.tireindustry.org/ Membership: 13,000

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)

U.S. policy and standards voice for tire manufacturers on safety, sustainability and materials; relevant to quick lube shops that also sell and service tires. 12 member companies.

https://www.ustires.org/ Membership: 12

Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA)

California’s largest independent shop association—education, legislative advocacy, chapter networking and vendor benefits for maintenance providers, including oil change operators. 800+ member businesses.

https://www.ascca.com/ Membership: 800