{"product_id":"empi-oil-thermostat-3-8-npt-air-cooled-vw-33-5000-0","title":"EMPI Oil Thermostat | Air-Cooled VW | 3\/8\" NPT (33-5000-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Oil Thermostat — 3\/8\" NPT | Air-Cooled VW (33-5000-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eoil thermostat\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003e3\/8\" NPT ports\u003c\/b\u003e for air-cooled VW oil-cooler plumbing. It routes oil through the cooler \u003cb\u003eonly once the engine is warmed up\u003c\/b\u003e, helping the engine reach operating temperature faster and hold a stable oil temp. Thermostat only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFaster Warm-Up:\u003c\/b\u003e Bypasses the cooler until the oil is warm so the engine reaches operating temp sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStable Oil Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Opens to route oil through the cooler once warmed, holding a steadier oil temp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3\/8\" NPT Ports:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 3\/8\" NPT fittings for air-cooled VW oil-cooler plumbing.\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\u003ePorts:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8\" NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Thermostat only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApplication:\u003c\/b\u003e Air-cooled VW oil-cooler plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 33-5000-0\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\u003eWhat does the thermostat do?\u003c\/b\u003e It routes oil through the cooler only once warmed up, speeding warm-up and stabilizing oil temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size are the ports?\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8\" NPT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/b\u003e The thermostat only.\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\u003eManage your engine's oil temp: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/a\u003e parts, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAir-Cooled VW\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062846152819,"sku":"33-5000-0","price":103.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/33-5000-0-scaled.jpg?v=1780419030","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-oil-thermostat-3-8-npt-air-cooled-vw-33-5000-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}