{"product_id":"complete-oil-change-kit-vw-1600cc-beetle-ghia-thing-bus-1968-1979-jp-strainer-cover-drain-plug-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","title":"Complete Oil Change Kit | VW 1600cc | Beetle, Ghia, Thing \u0026 Bus 1968–1979 | JP Strainer Cover, Drain Plug \u0026 Valvoline VR1 SAE 30","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Oil Change Kit — VW 1600cc | Beetle, Ghia, Thing \u0026amp; Bay Window Bus 1968–1979 (JP Group)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium complete oil change kit pairing the JP Group OE-quality oil strainer cover kit with three quarts of Valvoline VR1 SAE 30 high-zinc racing oil. The JP Group kit includes a new strainer cover, gaskets, and a drain plug — a step up from screen-only kits for owners who want OE-matching quality hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJP Group JP-8162-0\u003c\/strong\u003e — Oil strainer cover kit: new strainer cover plate, all gaskets, and drain plug (OE reference: 043 115 181)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3x Valvoline VR1 SAE 30\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 quart each (3 quarts total) — High-zinc, flat-tappet-safe conventional racing oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy VR1 SAE 30?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir-cooled VW engines are pushrod, flat-tappet designs that need elevated ZDDP (zinc\/phosphorus) to protect cams and lifters. Modern oils have reduced zinc content — VR1 SAE 30 delivers 2X the zinc of standard oils, restoring the protection these engines were built to run on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Oil Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.65 quarts (3 quarts included for a complete drain-and-fill with reserve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle 1968–1979 (1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Super Beetle 1971–1979 (1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1968–1974 (1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Thing 1973–1974 (1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Bus (Type 2 Bay Window) 1968–1971 (1600cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot recommended for vehicles with catalytic converters. VR1 SAE 30 is not suitable for wet clutch applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n]]\u0026gt;","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"SAE 30","offer_id":67121835180147,"sku":"BDL-OC-JP-1600-OIL","price":58.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20W-50","offer_id":67122233213043,"sku":"BDL-OC-JP-1600-20W50","price":58.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/8118550216.jpg?v=1793699100","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/complete-oil-change-kit-vw-1600cc-beetle-ghia-thing-bus-1968-1979-jp-strainer-cover-drain-plug-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}