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
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- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- 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
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Engineered to provide a high-quality base oil using our revolutionary PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology in combination with a high-performance additive system
- Delivers unsurpassed sludge protection to help keep high-performance and luxury car engines as close as possible to factory clean
- Provides oil stability and endurance under extreme conditions (heat, load and speed) for protection against viscosity loss and thermal breakdown
- Formulated to deliver faster low temperature oil flow and protection in extreme heat
- Meets or exceeds the latest OEM and industry approvals. Chosen for factory fill in many of the world's finest vehicles
- Provides exceptional cleaning power for dirty engines and excellent overall performance
- Excellent low temperature capabilities for rapid engine protection at start-up
- Enhanced frictional properties that aids fuel economy
- Delivers fast protection for reduced engine wear and deposits even in the most extreme driving conditions
- 0W40
- 1 Quart Bottles
- Set of 6
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- 6 Quarts - MOBIL 1 European Formula 0W-40 MB Spec 229.5 Fully Synthetic
- GENUINE MERCEDES BENZ OIL
- May come in Mercedes or Mobi1 1 packaging.
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