Specifications; Engine Oil Specification; Maintenance; Oil Filter-Renew - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)

Specifications

Engine oil Europe/Aus
USA
To achieve the required high performance of synthetic
lubricants, do not mix with mineral oils.
Capacity
Full System
Service Fill
Torque Figures
Description
Oil filter
Sump plug
Sump bolts
Oil delivery pump bolts
Oil scavenger pump bolts
Oil scavenger filters
Oil temperature sensor
Oil pressure switch
Oil pump tensioner bracket

Engine Oil Specification

10W-60
Authority
API
ACEA
Oil 10W-60 has both API and ACEA and therefore meets
more demanding tests than either API or ACEA oils alone.
3-3-2
Castrol Formula RS 10W-60
Europe UK USA
(Litres) (Pints) (Qts.)
13 23 11
10 18 9
Nm lb/ft
15 - 18 11-13
20 - 26 15-19
20 - 22 15-16
19 - 23 14-17
19 - 23 14-17
11 - 13 8-10
16 - 24 12-17
11 - 15 8-11
11 - 13 8-10
Standard
SL/CF
A3/B3/B4
Workshop Manual

Maintenance

Oil Filter-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Oil Filter-Renew
Oil Filter-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Position container to catch oil.
3. Remove oil filer using special tool.
4. Clean filter mating face.
Installation
1. Install oil filter (lube seal) using special tool.
2. Clean off excess oil.
3. Remove container.
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
6. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.

Oil Pressure Sensor-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Oil Pressure Sensor-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Disconnect oil pressure switch multiplug.
3. Use suitable container to catch oil.
4. Remove switch (unscrew).
Installation
1. Install switch.
2. Connect oil pressure switch multiplug.
3. Remove container.
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Check top up engine oil

Engine Oil Bypass Filter-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Engine Oil Bypass Filter-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Position container to catch oil.
3. Remove oil filter plates (screws x4).
4. Use suitable bolt to aid removal of filters.
5. Clean filter mating face.
Installation
1. Install oil filter (lube seal).
2. Install oil filter plates (screws x4).
Code
RHD 03.02.AA
LHD 03.02.AB
Code
03.02.AN
Code
03.02.AQ
October 2005