NHTSA ID Number: 10161683
Manufacturer Communication Number: SPL-03-1261
Summary
Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
189 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB11 | 2017-2019 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB7 | 1995-2003 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB9 | 2004-2016 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DB9 GT | 2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DBS | 2005-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | DBS SUPERLEGGERA | 2019 |
| ASTON MARTIN | F05060 | 2005-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | GT12 | 2016 |
| ASTON MARTIN | ONE-77 | 2010-2012 |
| ASTON MARTIN | RAPIDE | 2005-2019 |
| ASTON MARTIN | RAPIDE S | 2005-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | TARAF | 2015-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V12 | 2001-2005 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V12 VANTAGE | 2005 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V12 VANTAGE COUPE | 2006-2016 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V12 VANTAGE S | 2014, 2016-2018 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V12 ZAGATO | 2012-2013 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V8 | 2005-2009 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V8 VANTAGE | 2006-2016, 2019 |
| ASTON MARTIN | V8 VANTAGE S | 2011-2014, 2016-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANQUISH | 2001-2007, 2013-2018 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANQUISH S | 2017-2018 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANQUISH ZAGATO | 2017-2018 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE | 1996-1998, 2000-2001 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE GT12 | 2005-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VANTAGE GT8 | 2016-2017 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VIRAGE | 2006-2014 |
| ASTON MARTIN | VOLANTE | 1996-1998, 2000-2001 |
| ASTON MARTIN | ZAGATO | 2013 |
| ASTON | V8 VANTAGE | 2016-2018 |
As part of the global partnership between Aston Martin and Total, recent tests confirm that Total engine oils are approved and specified for use in V8 and V12 naturally aspirated engines.
We have issued this Policy Letter to tell you the factory recommended engine oils to use. Refer to Table 1 for the specified engine oils to use in Aston Martin Vehicles.
Table 1
| Vehicle | Engines | Product |
| V8 Vantage (all variants) | V8 4.3/4.7 | Total Quartz Ineo Racing
10W-60 ACEA: C3 API: SN |
| DB9, DBS, Virage, V12 Vantage (all variants), Vanquish (all variants), Rapide, Taraf, V12 Zagato, Vanquish S | V12 6.0 | Total Quartz 9000
0W-40 ACEA: A3-B4 API: SN |
ASTON MARTIN CLIENT SERVICES
20 May, 2019 Page 1 of 1
S ERVICE POL ICY L E T TE R
Reference number: SPL-03-1261 Issued: 20 May, 2019
Subject: Recommended Engine Oils for V8 and V12 Naturally Aspirated Engines
Applicable to: All Dealers
Distribute to: After Sales Manager
Executive Manager
Service Manager
Sales Manager
Warranty Staff
Technician(s)
Parts Staff
Dear Colleagues,
As part of the global partnership between Aston Martin and Total, recent tests confirm that Total engine oils are approved
and specified for use in V8 and V12 naturally aspirated engines.
We have issued this Policy Letter to tell you the factory recommended engine oils to use. Refer to Table 1 for the
specified engine oils to use in Aston Martin Vehicles.
Table 1
Vehicle Engines Product
V8 Vantage (all variants) V8 4.3/4.7 Total Quartz Ineo Racing
10W-60
ACEA: C3
API: SN
DB9, DBS, Virage, V12 Vantage
(all variants), Vanquish (all
variants), Rapide, Taraf,
V12 Zagato, Vanquish S
V12 6.0 Total Quartz 9000
0W-40
ACEA: A3-B4
API: SN
If you have any questions about this Policy Letter, please speak to Client Services – Technical on Tel: +44 (0) 1926
644720.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully
John Cranfield
Senior Manager – Client Technical Services
Reference number:
SPL-03-1261
Issued: 20 May, 2019
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10161683
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10161683-9999.pdf
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- Mobil 1 FS European Car Formula full synthetic motor oil 0W-40 helps to extend engine life even in severe conditions
- Helps to control oxidation to prevent oil breakdown and maintain excellent viscosity for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes*
- Provides outstanding engine wear protection and performance with uniform synthetic oil molecules for better friction reduction
- Keeps your engine running like new by working to prevent damaging deposits and sludge buildup
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (up to -40 degrees F)
- 42 percent better rating on fighting power robbing deposits
- Superior engine protection vs conventional and synthetic blend oils
- Superior performance against deposits, wear and oxidation; Bottle Color: Black
- Meets Mercedes Benz 229. 5 and 229. 3, Porsche A40, VW 505. 00 and 502. 00, Ford WSS-M2C937-A, PSA B71 2296
- API SN/CF, ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4, A3/B4 certified
- Full synthetic 0W-40 engine oil made from natural gas, not crude, using Pennzoil's patented gas-to-liquid PurePlus Technology
- Feel the difference of next level performance, on or off the track, with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, motor oil designed to deliver complete engine protection.
- Pennzoil 0W-40 is a carbon neutral motor oil, achieved through verified Nature Based Carbon Credits that offset the CO2 lifecycle emissions
- Helps protect engines from loss of power and provides better fuel economy—drive on average an extra 550 miles per year (versus a dirty engine)
- Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0W-40 is the only motor oil trusted to be factory fill in every Chrysler SRT8 HEMI engine, and the SRT Viper (Chrysler, HEMI, SRT, and SRT8 are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC)
- Fits 2011-2019 Dodge Challenger
- 2011-2019 Dodge Charger
- 2012-2019 Chrysler 300
- 2012-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Better Wear Protection
- Increased Fuel Efficiency
- Better Protection of the Expensive Catalytic Emission System
- Improved Compatibility with Fuels Containing Ethanol
- Fits 2011-2019 Dodge Challenger
- 2011-2019 Dodge Charger
- 2012-2019 Chrysler 300
- 2012-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Approved and Licensed: Mercedes-Benz 229.5, VW/AUDI 502 00 / 505 00, Porsche A40, API SN Recommended: ACEA A3/B4, BMW LL-01, VW/AUDI 505 01, Mercedes-Benz 226.5
- Extra wear protection designed to keep engine parts like new
- Extra detergents fight sludge and deposits that reduce engine life
- Made by Valvoline, an American owned and operated company
- Compatible with the following vehicles
- 2012-2020 Chysler 300 6.2L 6.4L Engines
- 2011-2020 Dodge Challenger 6.2L 6.4L Engines
- 2012-2020 Dodge Charger 6.2L 6.4L Engines
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Provides better protection from friction
- Helps protect engines from loss of power
- Provides faster low temperature oil flow and protects in extreme heat
- Keeps pistons up to 40 percent cleaner than required by the toughest industry standard
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