{"product_id":"complete-oil-change-kit-vw-40hp-1200cc-beetle-bus-1961-1965-screen-gaskets-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","title":"Complete Oil Change Kit | VW 40HP 1200cc | Beetle \u0026 Bus 1961–1965 | Screen, Gaskets \u0026 Valvoline VR1 SAE 30","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Oil Change Kit — VW 40HP 1200cc | Beetle \u0026amp; Bus 1961–1965\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for a complete oil change service on your 40HP 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. One kit, everything included.\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\u003eEMPI 00-9923-0\u003c\/strong\u003e — Oil screen kit for 1200cc 40HP (1961–1965): strainer screen, strainer plate gasket, drain plug gaskets, and sealing washers\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 demand elevated ZDDP (zinc\/phosphorus) levels for proper cam and lifter protection. VR1 SAE 30 delivers 2X more zinc than standard motor oils — exactly what these classic engines need. SAE 30 is the factory-correct viscosity for the 40HP 1200cc 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 1961–1965 (40HP 1200cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Bus (Type 2) 1961–1965 (40HP 1200cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1961–1965 (40HP 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\n]]\u0026gt;","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"SAE 30","offer_id":67121815552115,"sku":"BDL-OC-40HP-OIL","price":49.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20W-50","offer_id":67122233016435,"sku":"BDL-OC-40HP-20W50","price":49.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-9923-0.jpg?v=1788885372","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/complete-oil-change-kit-vw-40hp-1200cc-beetle-bus-1961-1965-screen-gaskets-valvoline-vr1-sae-30","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}