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Aston Martin Vanquish
AM310 / First Generation (AM310) / Vanquish 2nd gen (Am310) / 2006-2016 / 2-door Coupé / 2-door coupe
Global except North America (2002-2006 production ended 2007 globally)Global excluding North America with minor variationsGlobal (Europe, North America, Middle East, select Asia)Coverage: expanded
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2006 Aston Martin Vanquish AM011 (AM310)
AM310 / AM011 / 5.9L V12, naturally aspirated, DOHC, 48-valve
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 10W-60 recommended by Aston MartinOil capacity: 9.2 liters service-fill with oil filter changeRelated: DB9 (shares some engine parts), DBS (successor model)
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish AM11 (AM310)
AM310 / AM11 / 5.9L naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine, quad overhead camshafts, 48 valves
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 5W-40 oil meeting Aston Martin specificationOil capacity: 9.5 liters service fill including filter changeRelated: AM310, AM11
2016 Aston Martin Vanquish AM28 V12 (Am310)
Am310 / AM28 V12 / 5.9L naturally aspirated V12, quad overhead camshafts, variable valve timing, aluminum block and heads.
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Oil type: Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40Oil capacity: Approx. 9.5 liters including oil filter; service-fill recommended, includes filter changeRelated: AM28, AMG rebadged V12 derivatives do not apply
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | technical-profile | AM011 | 5935 cc | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | AM11 | 5935 cc | Multipoint fuel injection |
| 2016 | technical-profile | AM28 V12 | 5935 cc | Direct injection with port injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | AM011 | Fully synthetic 10W-60 recommended by Aston Martin | 9.2 liters service-fill with oil filter change | Aston Martin recommended synthetic ATF/MTF |
| 2007 | AM11 | Fully synthetic 5W-40 oil meeting Aston Martin specification | 9.5 liters service fill including filter change | Dyed synthetic ATF or manual gear oil as per Aston Martin guidance |
| 2016 | AM28 V12 | Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40 | Approx. 9.5 liters including oil filter; service-fill recommended, includes filter change | ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF |
Technical specifications
- Engines: AM011, AM11, AM28 V12
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (Getrag), 6-speed Touchtronic sequential automatic available, Aston Martin recommended synthetic ATF/MTF, 6-speed manual (Getrag GS6-53DZ), Optional 6-speed Touchtronic automated manual, Dyed synthetic ATF or manual gear oil as per Aston Martin guidance, Not available for 2016 Vanquish; only 8-speed Touchtronic III automatic, 8-speed ZF Touchtronic III automatic with paddle shifters
- Tire sizes: Front: 255/40 ZR19, Rear: 295/35 ZR19, Front: 245/40 ZR19, Front: 255/35ZR20, Rear: 295/30ZR20
- 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 10W-60 recommended by Aston Martin / Fully synthetic 5W-40 oil meeting Aston Martin specification / Fully synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40
- Transmission fluid: Aston Martin recommended synthetic ATF/MTF / Dyed synthetic ATF or manual gear oil as per Aston Martin guidance / ZF Lifeguard Fluid 6 or equivalent synthetic ATF
- Coolant: Approx. 11.5 liters / Approx. 10 liters / Approx. 12 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 high-performance brake fluid / DOT 4 / DOT 4 approved brake fluid
Known problems
- High-maintenance V12 requiring regular servicing
- Potential for electrical gremlins in aging wiring loom
- Aging electronics unit failures
- High wear on clutch in manual versions
- Early carbon buildup in intake ports over long term
- Expensive maintenance and specialized parts
- Electrical gremlins due to complex electronics