Veedol Motor Oil Service Station Banner

Made in U.S.A. 1940 - 1949. Lithographed cloth. The banner reads, "It's Time to Change to Warm-Weather Veedol." Before multigrade, all-season motor oils (like 10W-30) became the standard in the mid-1950s, drivers had to manually flush and change their engine oil twice a year. Thinner oil was required to prevent freezing in winter, while thicker-viscosity oil was mandatory to protect the engine from thinning out under intense summer heat. Marked, "Igelstroem-Oberlin, inc. Massillon, Ohio." lower right edge. 36" x 58.25". All items are guaranteed authentic by Miller & Miller Auctions. From the Barry Yorgason Collection.

Condition
Uniform staining.. Stain to lower left corner. There is a 2" tear to lower right edge. Minor creases, wrinkles. Retains grommets.