{"product_id":"complete-oil-change-kit-vw-36hp-1200cc-beetle-1954-1960-split-window-bus-1955-1960-screen-gaskets-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","title":"Complete Oil Change Kit | VW 36HP 1200cc | Beetle 1954–1960 \u0026 Split Window Bus 1955–1960 | Screen, Gaskets \u0026 Valvoline VR1 SAE 30","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Oil Change Kit — VW 36HP 1200cc | Beetle 1954–1960 \u0026amp; Split Window Bus 1955–1960\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for a full oil change service on your 36HP 1200cc air-cooled VW engine — the correct oil screen, all sealing gaskets and washers, and three quarts of Valvoline VR1 SAE 30 high-zinc racing oil. No guessing, no extra trips. One kit, one job done right.\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\u003eBDL-OC-36HP\u003c\/strong\u003e — VW 36HP 1200cc oil change kit: oil strainer screen, strainer plate gasket, drain plug gaskets, and all sealing washers (specific to Beetle 1954–1960 \u0026amp; Split Window Bus 1955–1960)\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 require elevated ZDDP (zinc\/phosphorus) levels for proper cam and lifter protection. VR1 SAE 30 delivers 2X more zinc than standard oils — exactly what these vintage engines need. SAE 30 is the factory-correct viscosity for the 36HP engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Oil Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.5 quarts (3 quarts included for a complete drain-and-fill with a small reserve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Beetle 1954–1960 (36HP 1200cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Split Window Bus (Type 2) 1955–1960 (36HP 1200cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Not recommended for vehicles with catalytic converters. VR1 SAE 30 is not suitable for wet clutch applications.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"SAE 30","offer_id":67121808113779,"sku":"BDL-OC-36HP-OIL","price":52.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20W-50","offer_id":67122232983667,"sku":"BDL-OC-36HP-20W50","price":52.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9909-B.jpg?v=1778171388","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/complete-oil-change-kit-vw-36hp-1200cc-beetle-1954-1960-split-window-bus-1955-1960-screen-gaskets-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}