Publications Covering the Quick Lube and Oil Change Services Industry

aftermarketNews (AMN) online

Daily B2B news for the automotive aftermarket; useful for tracking engine oil category trends, supplier updates, and service-channel news that affect quick lube operators.

https://www.aftermarketnews.com Circulation: 64,800

Automotive News both

Industry newspaper covering automakers, dealers, suppliers and fixed ops; reports on service/quick maintenance strategy, M&A, and policy impacting oil-change chains.

https://www.autonews.com Circulation: 62,882

CAR WASH Magazine both

Quarterly magazine from the International Carwash Association that often covers fast-lube add-ons, membership models and cross‑selling strategies for wash/lube operators.

https://www.carwashmagazine.com Circulation: 2,500

Counterman both

Trade magazine for the parts distribution channel; relevant for oil, filters and fluids sourcing and category management that quick lubes rely on.

https://www.counterman.com Circulation: 38,189

Lube Magazine both

Bi‑monthly global lubricants journal (UKLA/UEIL) with coverage of base oils, additives and motor‑oil specs—background critical to oil-change product strategy.

https://www.lube-media.com Circulation: 32,000

Lubes’n’Greases both

Flagship lubricants industry magazine with news on engine‑oil standards, base‑oil pricing and supply—key context for procurement and pricing in quick lube. (Audience figure reflects estimated monthly site visits.)

https://www.lubesngreases.com Circulation: 40,754

Lubezine both

East Africa–focused lubricants magazine; provides regional motor‑oil market insights and brand activity useful for multinational lube operators.

https://lubezine.com Circulation: 3,000

Machinery Lubrication both

Trade magazine from Noria emphasizing best practices in oil analysis, contamination control and lubricant handling—useful for elevating quick‑lube service quality.

https://www.machinerylubrication.com Circulation: 27,164

Modern Tire Dealer both

Tire dealer trade brand that regularly covers service packages, maintenance add‑ons and shop performance trends relevant to stores offering oil changes.

https://www.moderntiredealer.com Circulation: 32,000

Motor Age both

Long‑running service‑trade brand delivering technical and business content for repair shops, including oil service procedures, fluids and maintenance intervals.

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com Circulation: 115,057

National Oil & Lube News (NOLN) both

The only media brand dedicated to quick lube and fast maintenance; covers operator strategy, product guides, compliance and benchmarks for oil‑change shops.

https://www.noln.net Circulation: 25,000

Professional Carwashing & Detailing both

B2B brand serving carwash, fast‑lube and detailing operators; includes operations, chemicals/fluids and add‑on revenue ideas for wash‑and‑lube models.

https://www.carwash.com Circulation: 18,300

Professional Distributor both

Covers the mobile tool and equipment distribution channel—helpful for sourcing oil‑change tools, PM equipment and service bay essentials.

https://www.professionaldistributormagazine.com Circulation: 15,000

Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) both

Tool and equipment magazine for shop owners and technicians; frequent coverage of fluid service equipment and diagnostics relevant to oil‑change operations.

https://www.pten.com Circulation: 105,000

Ratchet+Wrench both

Management publication for auto care centers; deep dives on staffing, pricing, SOPs and add‑on services—directly applicable to quick‑lube profitability.

https://www.ratchetandwrench.com Circulation: 91,000

Shop Owner both

Babcox brand focused on shop management with daily business, technical and product content—useful for oil‑change marketing and operations. (Audience reflects brand network reach.)

https://www.shopownermag.com Circulation: 500,000

THE SHOP Magazine both

Specialty‑aftermarket trade magazine whose readership includes many shops offering quick‑lube services; covers products, bay setup and revenue opportunities.

https://theshopmag.com Circulation: 20,000

Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) both

STLE’s monthly magazine; authoritative coverage of tribology, engine‑oil formulation and testing—valuable context for oil selection and service recommendations.

https://www.stle.org Circulation: 15,000

Underhood Service both

Technical service publication focused on engines and under‑hood systems; includes fluids, filters and maintenance tips that impact oil‑change service quality.

https://www.underhoodservice.com Circulation: 40,000

VehicleServicePros.com online

Portal for Motor Age, PTEN, Professional Distributor and AMN; aggregates news, product info and how‑to content across service categories including oil and fluids.

https://www.vehicleservicepros.com Circulation: 619,000