Lubrication System: Specifications
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Lubrication System › Specifications
03 EngineSpecifications
Specifications
Engine oil Europe/Aus/USA Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60
To achieve the required high performance of synthetic lubricants, do not mix with mineral oils.
| Capacity | Europe (Litres) | UK (Pints) | USA (Qts.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full System | 13 | 23 | 11 |
| Service Fill | 10 | 18 | 9 |
Torque Figures
| Description | Nm | lb/ft |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | 15 - 18 | 11-13 |
| Sump plug | 20 - 26 | 15-19 |
| Sump bolts | 20 - 22 | 15-16 |
| Oil delivery pump bolts | 19 - 23 | 14-17 |
| Oil scavenger pump bolts | 19 - 23 | 14-17 |
| Oil scavenger filters | 11 - 13 | 8-10 |
| Oil temperature sensor | 16 - 24 | 12-17 |
| Oil pressure switch | 11 - 15 | 8-11 |
| Oil pump tensioner bracket | 11 - 13 | 8-10 |
15 - 18 Nm
11-13 lb/ft
Figure 1
- Remove bolt that attaches the oil pressure pump chain tensioner assembly to engine bedplate (refer to Figure 1).
- Remove tensioner assembly.
- Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil pressure pump to sump.
- Release chain from oil pressure pump sprocket, remove oil pump.
- Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
Installation
- Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
- Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2).
- Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump sprocket.
- Install oil pressure pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
- Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt, remove guide pin.
- Install crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket - Crankshaft - Renew).
Engine Oil Specification
| 10W-60 | |
|---|---|
| Authority | Standard |
| API | SL/CF |
| ACEA | A3/B3/B4 |
Oil 10W-60 has both API and ACEA and therefore meets more demanding tests than either API or ACEA oils alone.
Maintenance
Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket - Renew
| Repair Operation Time (ROT) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket- Renew | 03.02.AG |
- Remove crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket - Crankshaft - Renew).
- Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
Oil Pump Chain - Renew
| Repair Operation Time (ROT) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Oil Pump Chain-Renew | 03.02.AJ |
Removal
- Remove oil pressure pump gasket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AG Gasket - Oil Pressure Pump to Sump - Renew)
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