The first dbss were coupes with a manual gearbox, two seats and a parcel shelf. Aston martin revealed the db7 at the geneva motorshow in 1993, with production starting in 1994 at a new factory in in. In this video i show the process of changing the oil in an aston martin db9. Gear oil selection is extremely important in an aston martin. So, there do appear to be a few problems with aston martin when it comes to reliability. Advice on gearbox oil change landyzone land rover forum.
First is a quick overview of the transmissions, then a comparison of gear oils. What are the most common problems experienced by aston martin. Choosing to have your aston martin serviced at an official aston martin service centre. The dbs ended production in 2012 and was succeeded by the secondgeneration of the vanquish. It was slightly less powerful, with a slightly lower top speed and it lacked the newport pagnell cachet. Diy oil change 6speedonline porsche forum and luxury car. Aston martin db9 2004 2012 gearbox and transmission. Aug 17, 2017 in this video i show the process of changing the oil in an aston martin db9.
An article to know what you are going to get into down the road, might be helpful before making your choice. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Is the revived aston martin vanquish a worthy successor to the rangetopping aston dbs. Dbs touchtronic ii auto gearbox how good or bad is it. Recommended oil for transmissions of aston martin db7. Automatic once placed in drive or any other automatic selector position, it selects the gear ratio dependent on engine speed and. It could also be said that the conventional manual gearbox was aml bottling out on the forwardlooking robotized paddle shifters of the v12 vanquish, although it was the first aston martin with carbon fibre brake discs. Fluid pump this will aid in filling the differential with gear oil. Aston martin db7 owners manual pdf car repair manuals. Recommended type of transmission oil for aston martin db7. Choosing to have your aston martin serviced at an official aston martin service centre means choosing the expertise of aston martin approved technicians, technicians skilled in the latest aston martin techniques and using parts specifically designed for your car. It was the first model built at aston martin s gaydon facility the db9 was originally designed by ian callum and finished by henrik fisker, has an aluminium. See the 2007 aston martin v8 vantage models for sale near you.
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Whilst the coupe was a direct replacement for the vanquish s, the dbs volante represented a combination that aml had not offered for 10 years by putting their most powerful engine in their flagship open car. At the paris motor show this week the company will unveil an automatic version of its dbs supercar along with a few other tweaks before the next. Engine capacityfilter capacity litresliters oil change intervals. Aston martin aston martin db9 differential fluid change instructions aston martin db9 differential fluid change note. The aston martin db9 is a british grand tourer first shown by aston martin at the 2003 frankfurt auto show. With this aston martin db7 workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by aston martin garages and mechanics from. Will not hesitate to recommend to friends, colleagues and family. Getting emission system service required on my v8 vantage 2006 aston martin 2008 v8 vantage question. Aug 09, 2016 this video is an overview of one of the basic maintenance jobs performed on an aston martin v8 vantage replacing the gear oil. Peculiarities of aston martin engines tolerances and the importance of experience oil pressure.
What you should know before purchasing a preowned aston. This list of zf transmissions details those automotive transmissions created by the german zf friedrichshafen ag engineering company there are two fundamental types of motor vehicle transmission. Jun 25, 2012 had the l322 for a couple of weeks now, all is good but i am thinking of changing the auto gearbox fluid soon. I know way too much about this, for better or worse. The single largest cost of this entire aston martin ownership endeavor was depreciation. But it is a little more complicated because the car has a dry sump oil system. Information on official aston martin servicing including the aston martin dealer network and authorised aston martin service centres. B5, db6, dbv8, v12, db9, v8 vantage s, v8 vantage, vanquish, v9, dbs. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your aston martin dbs s performance and keep fluid where it belongs. Research the 2011 aston martin dbs at and find specs, pricing. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your aston martin dbss performance and keep fluid where it belongs.
A dbs is a distilled concentrate of all that has made aston martin not just one of the most coveted brands in the automotive sphere, but in all fields of endeavour, right around the world. What is the true cost of ownership of an exotic car. On the british automotive show top gear, the db9 is thought of highly. If youre driving a newer automatic aston, and youre looking for the extra control provided by a manual gearbox, rikki cann will help. Aston martin db9 20042012 gearbox and transmission. Aston martin has used the dbs name once before on their 196772 grand tourer coupe. Aston martins are in our dna, we live and breathe the brand and understand your cars value to you.
The diy detailed below is the process i used for changing the gear oil in the manual transmission of. Aston martin db9 20042012 gearbox and transmission parts. Aston martin lagonda is a legendary british manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand touring vehicles. This video is an overview of one of the basic maintenance jobs performed on an aston martin v8 vantage replacing the gear oil. Aston martin dbs6 zf 5speed to tremec 5speed gearbox. Apr 06, 2016 i know way too much about this, for better or worse.
Changing the engine oil in an aston martin v8 vantage. The aston martin db7 had design code name npx, it is a grand tourer engineered in 1990s as a result of aston martin s need to start selling less expensive cars in order to survive. Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic for manual gearbox. New listing aston martin db7 vantage v12 manual tremec t56 six speed gearbox ford gm. Recommended type of transmission oil for aston martin db9. Paddleshift assembly 2009 manual transmission controls. I got the oil change kit on ebay including a filter, new drain plug, 2 orings. Please like and subscribe in this video we show you how to perform an oil change on a aston martin rapide v12 6. Changing the transaxle fluid in an aston martin v8 vantage. After having owned a db9, multiple vantages, and most recently these two dbs cars, i have somewhat become an expert on not only the market in general for the. Finished in tempest blue over a blue and gray leather interior, the car is powered by a 4.
I changed the oil in my aston martin v8 vantage, but not without a fight. It is truly a beautiful auto mobile, and the auto manual transmission gives you the option of cruising or driving it like a race car. The dbs v12 coupe had been in production for over a year when the volante version was first shown at the 2009 geneva motor show. This kit is to convert an existing zf 5speed gearbox transmission car to a tremec 5speed gearbox transmission. Examine the transmission manual or automatic and final drive for condition and leaks. Aston martin servicing aston martin united kingdom. They make you think of james bond, of prestige and most of all, driving fast. Mcgurk have supplied me with a fantastic car, a dream come true.
This video is an overview of how to change the engine oil in a v8 vantage. Refilling the oil in your aston martin db9 aston 1936. This 2008 aston martin v8 vantage roadster was first registered in nevada and was imported to british columbia, canada in march 2010. Select model, db11, vanquish s, rapide s, vanquish zagato, aston martin valkyrie, new vantage, dbs superleggera, volante. Do you reckon this is a good idea, and what equipment would i need to complete the change, e. Cost of ownership of an exotic car secret entourage. The cost of ownership can vary tremendously between ferrari, porsche, aston martin and lamborghini. This kit is all that need you supply the oil to perform an oil change service on any 2009 2015 aston martin v8 vantage. Transmission fault zf bmw jaguar range rover land rover. Should you, however, want a manual gearbox, other options are also available. The aston martin db9 is a british grand tourer first shown by aston martin at the 2003 frankfurt.
The modern car replaced the 2004 vanquish s as the flagship of the marque. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 33 dbs models nationwide. Recommended type of transmission oil for aston martin. It is best to check the owners manual for recommended oil change intervals. Cygnet db7 db9 dbs rapide v8 vanquish virage lagonda v8vantagevolante. This has been the rule of thumb for many years, but many vehicles today do not require oil changes as frequently. The essential maintenance job for the diyer, changing the oil in a v8 vantage is a straightforward and easy task that isnt much different than on a normal car. Recommended oil for transmissions of aston martin db9. Aston martin to keep the faith with v12, manual transmission. What are the most common problems experienced by aston. Aston martin db9 2004 2012 gearbox and transmission parts scuderia car parts quickly find your part from our catalogue of hundreds of thousands of parts using our comprehensive part finder. Aston martin diy oil change im in the process of doing an oil change right now. The aston martin rapide is powered by a handbuilt 6.
The cars are pretty solid overall, which still amazes me. Drive moderately p,r,n, d3 and d5 available ranges may be engaged without depressing parking brake. This webpage contains aston martin db7 owners manual pdf used by aston martin garages, auto repair shops, aston martin dealerships and home mechanics. Alternatively we can use a modern manual gearbox with a feel closer to todays cars. Much of the appeal of the manual aston martin dbs, which is a bit of a bruiser next to some of its rivals, is its oldfashioned charm. If you know anything about us here at exotic car hacks, its the fact that we are keen on the aston martin brand. At 40,000 miles manual transaxle oil must be replaced add.
Aston martin transmission modifications, aston martin. This isnt a terribly difficult task if you know a couple tricks to get the oil filter out of the car. Aston martin db9 differential fluid change instructions. Changing the gear oil in an aston martin v8 vantage youtube. Having almost half a dozen personal case studies done on the aston martin db9, dbs, and vantage, its not hard to see that aston martins are some of the best cars to use with the methods we teach. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for aston martin euspares. It is so much a favorite that i actually own two of them, a 2009 infa red sixspeed and a 2011 lighting silver automatic. Research the 2012 aston martin dbs at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. Aston martin db9 1 year10k mile annual service collection. Based on a 1st year or 10,000 mile service on a v8engined model registered from november 2012. Transmission aston for sale tranmission and drivetrain parts.
An oil change was recently performed and new air filters were. The sportshift transmission is an abomination against humanity. When aston martin released the v8 vantage in 2006, wealthy individuals now had a reason to consider another brand besides porsche. Apr 20, 2018 anyone in the market for a new aston martin vantage with a manual gearbox needs to exercise some patience because the option is still a year or more away from being available. The transmission in the dbr9 is a xtrac sixspeed sequential manual. Dont undertake this task if you arent comfortable with it and fully understand it. A rearmounted sixspeed manual transaxle is standard, while a sixspeed automatic with. Dbs production numbers which is rarest of them all. The complete 5speed gearbox transmission conversion kit contains all the components, fixings and instructions. The v12 is much harder with the oil filter location. Dont just repair a leak, prevent future problems with a national oil seal. Storm black with obsidian black leather, silver stitching, black carpeting with black alcantara headliner, rare 6speed.
For over half a century, the name dbs has meant just one thing. We created your aston martin so we understand how to keep it at its very best. Many modern vehicles have separate lights or warnings for needed service like oil changes. Aston martin dbs v12 gearbox and transmission parts scuderia car parts quickly find your part from our catalogue of hundreds of thousands of parts using our comprehensive part finder. Whatcar also recommends checking the manual gearbox and clutch for. We carry out conversions from automatic to manual on some of the newer aston martin models, and all of the classic models. After having own not one, but two different aston martin v8 vantages, i have grown to become quite familiar with the marquee. Aston martin dbs v12 gearbox and transmission parts. Aston martin db9 20042012 gearbox and transmission parts scuderia car parts quickly find your part from our catalogue of hundreds of thousands of parts using our comprehensive part finder. Refilling the oil in your aston martin db9 on december 23, 2015 october, 2019 by steve mcevoy in advice, how to one of the final steps in the oil change service on your db9 is to refill the oil. Aston martin dbs 2008 2012 engine capacityfilter capacity. Engine engine code year recommended oil how much l. Thank you for making the purchase of my aston martin easy and seamless. Recommended oil for transmissions of aston martin vanquish.