{"product_id":"penngrade-1-engine-break-in-oil-sae-30-1-qt-high-zinc-cam-break-in-27-7120-6","title":"PennGrade 1 Break-In Oil | Air-Cooled VW \u0026 Flat-Tappet Engines | SAE 30 High-Zinc, 1 qt (27-7120-6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePennGrade 1 Engine Break-In Oil, SAE 30 — High-Zinc Cam Break-In (1 qt)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennGrade 1 Engine Break-In Oil, SAE 30 — a dedicated break-in formula with \u003cb\u003eelevated zinc and phosphorus levels\u003c\/b\u003e engineered for the first 500-1000 miles of a freshly built engine. Critical for proper ring seating and flat-tappet cam break-in on air-cooled VW engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir-cooled VW (Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3):\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 — during engine break-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAny flat-tappet engine:\u003c\/b\u003e Requiring elevated zinc\/phosphorus for cam break-in after a rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose PennGrade 1?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePennGrade 1 is the modern brand name for the legendary \"Brad Penn\" green oil — refined in Pennsylvania from paraffinic crude, with a high-zinc additive package (ZDDP) that has long made it the favorite of vintage, air-cooled, and flat-tappet engine builders. \u003cb\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElevated zinc \u0026amp; phosphorus:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for the first 500-1000 miles of a freshly built engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlat-tappet cam protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Required for proper break-in — running modern low-zinc oil through break-in will damage a freshly ground cam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBalanced anti-wear:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the right protection while still allowing the rings to seat properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSAE 30 straight weight:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated specifically for the break-in period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 27-7120-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e SAE 30 (straight weight, for break-in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 quart bottle, sold individually (case of 12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924570489\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow long do I run break-in oil?\u003c\/b\u003e Run it for the first 500-1000 miles after a rebuild, then drain and switch to regular PennGrade 1 multi-grade for normal service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy not just use regular oil for break-in?\u003c\/b\u003e Running modern low-zinc oil through break-in will damage a freshly ground cam. The elevated zinc\/phosphorus protects the flat-tappet cam while still allowing the rings to seat properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock up for your build: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils\"\u003eOils, Fluids \u0026amp; Lubricants\u003c\/a\u003e, the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/penngrade\"\u003ePennGrade Oils \u0026amp; Fluids\u003c\/a\u003e line, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled Parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PennGrade 1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031564345459,"sku":"27-7120-6","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/30w-Break-in-bottle.png?v=1779613297","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/penngrade-1-engine-break-in-oil-sae-30-1-qt-high-zinc-cam-break-in-27-7120-6","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}