| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 01, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | VALVOLINE INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001674910 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 01, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | KY |
| Entity File Number | 001-37884 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0939371 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Valvoline Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lexington |
| Entity Address, State or Province | KY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 40509 |
| City Area Code | (859) |
| Local Phone Number | 357-7777 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VVV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
