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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
V8 Vantage Series 2 / First generation (V8 Vantage) / 1st generation / 2012-2014 / Coupe/Roadster / 2-door coupe / roadster / Coupe / Convertible
Global, excluding limited edition and market-specific variantsGlobal excluding US for 2013; US market saw V8 Vantage availability until 2012Global (mainly Europe, North America, select markets)Coverage: expanded
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2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 043S/LSA (V8 Vantage)
V8 Vantage / 043S, LSA / 4.7L Naturally aspirated V8 (043S) and 4.7L Supercharged V8 (LSA) depending on variant and market
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specsOil capacity: Around 8.0 liters; service-fill includes oil filter changeRelated: V8 Vantage S (supercharged), V8 Vantage N420 (track-focused)
2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage P395 (V8 Vantage (first gen))
V8 Vantage (first gen) / P395 / 4.7L V8 naturally aspirated engine, front-mid mounted, DOHC with VVT
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Oil type: 0W-40 fully synthetic motor oil meeting Aston Martin specificationsOil capacity: Approx. 7.7 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change)Related: P392 (used in earlier V8 Vantage variants), 4.7-liter V8 engine family
2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage LS2/LS3 (V8 Vantage (1st Gen))
V8 Vantage (1st Gen) / LS2, LS3 / Naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V8 engine sourced from GM with Aston Martin tuning. Variants include 4.7L V8 LS2 producing about 420 hp and the later 4.7L LS3 with slight power increases in some markets.
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40, meeting Aston Martin spec or equivalentOil capacity: Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including filterRelated: V8-4.7-LS2, V8-4.7-LS3
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | technical-profile | 043S, LSA | 4699 cc | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2013 | technical-profile | P395 | 4735 cc | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | LS2, LS3 | 4735 cc | Sequential multipoint fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 043S, LSA | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specs | Around 8.0 liters; service-fill includes oil filter change | Manufacturer recommended synthetic ATF or manual gear oil depending on transmission |
| 2013 | P395 | 0W-40 fully synthetic motor oil meeting Aston Martin specifications | Approx. 7.7 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change) | Aston Martin specific synthetic transmission fluid |
| 2014 | LS2, LS3 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40, meeting Aston Martin spec or equivalent | Approx. 7.5 liters service-fill including filter | Automatic transmission fluid per Aston Martin specification; manual requires high performance gear oil |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 043S, LSA, P395, LS2, LS3
- Transmissions: 6-speed Tremec TR6060 manual, Optional 7-speed Sportshift II automated manual, Manufacturer recommended synthetic ATF or manual gear oil depending on transmission, 6-speed Getrag manual, Aston Martin specific synthetic transmission fluid, Optional 6-speed Sportshift automated manual, Automatic transmission fluid per Aston Martin specification; manual requires high performance gear oil
- Tire sizes: Front 235/40ZR18, Rear 265/40ZR18, Front: 245/40ZR18, Rear: 275/40ZR18, Front 235/40 ZR19, Rear 285/35 ZR19
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 engine oil meeting Aston Martin specs / 0W-40 fully synthetic motor oil meeting Aston Martin specifications / Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 0W-40, meeting Aston Martin spec or equivalent
- Transmission fluid: Manufacturer recommended synthetic ATF or manual gear oil depending on transmission / Aston Martin specific synthetic transmission fluid / Automatic transmission fluid per Aston Martin specification; manual requires high performance gear oil
- Coolant: Approximately 10 liters / Approx. 11 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 high performance brake fluid / DOT 4 / DOT 4 high performance
Known problems
- Valve guide wear on high mileage engines
- Coolant system leaks from expansion tank
- Typical wear-related suspension bushing deterioration
- Clutch wear on manual models
- Clutch wear on manual versions
- Electronic throttle body issues
- General V8 aging electrical gremlins