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The Power to Weight Ratio of an Aston Martin DB9 (1/28/2019) - I’ve been pondering on ways to improve the performance of my DB9. Is it better to make changes that add horsepower or to loose weight? The answer is to do both of course, but which will provide more seat of the pants perceptible performance for the least amount of dollars? Which will be easier to … Continue reading The Power to Weight Ratio of an Aston Martin DB9
The Aston Martin DB9 Automatic Transmission (12/23/2018) - I’ve been curious to learn more about the Automatic Transmission fitted to the DB9’s. I’m talking about the 6-speed Touchtronic II paddle shift unit that was in the majority of DB9’s from 2004 until 2014 when they changed to the Touchtronic III 8 -speed. The DB9 had an option for a 6-speed manual transmission (stick … Continue reading The Aston Martin DB9 Automatic Transmission
Well that was a Crazy Saturday …. (12/17/2018) - Ever have one of those days where some unusual stuff happens that leaves you wondering ‘Wow’? I had one of those a two days ago, and I think they are worth sharing.
How to Crank the Engine without Starting (deliberately) in an Aston Martin DB9 (12/14/2018) - Normally you can get into your DB9, insert the key and touch the ‘Start’ button and the car immediately roars to life. It’s one of the sweet pleasures of owning an Aston Martin. But, what if you wanted to deliberately crank over the engine without it starting? “Steve – you’re crazy man – why would … Continue reading How to Crank the Engine without Starting (deliberately) in an Aston Martin DB9
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Collections
Here are larger projects I’ve completed organized into convenient collections for you to check out:
1 year / 10,000 mile Annual Service- 2 year / 20, 000 mile Annual Service
- Battery – Everything you need to know
- Brake Servicing
- How to deal with a Lumpy Idle – changing your Coil Packs and Spark Plugs
- OBDII – Using an OBDII code reader with your DB9
- PCV Valves – Everything you need to know.
- Sagging Headliner
- Tires and Wheels
Full Index
Here is a full index of all the posts I’ve made for you to browse to your hearts content.
- The Power to Weight Ratio of an Aston Martin DB9
- The Aston Martin DB9 Automatic Transmission
- Well that was a Crazy Saturday ….
- How to Crank the Engine without Starting (deliberately) in an Aston Martin DB9
- HELP! Please join me and have some fun at AMOC Track Day 2019!
- How to Install the Airbox in an Aston Martin DB9
- How to Remove the Airbox from an Aston Martin DB9
- Parts needed for a Full Brake Service of an Aston Martin DB9
- Seasonal Tire Pressure Warning in an Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Front Position Lamp Bulb in an Aston Martin DB9
- How to Replace the Wheel Center Caps in an Aston Martin DB9
- EBC Red Stuff Brake Pads SUCK for Street use in an Aston Martin DB9
- Inspecting the Sway Bar/Anti-Roll Bar Bushings in an Aston Martin DB9
- Personalized Plate AML 1936
- Changing the Rear Sway Bar / Anti-Roll Bar Bushings in an Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Front Sway Bar / Anti-Roll Bar Bushings in an Aston Martin DB9
- The Paint on Early Aston Martin DB9’s SUCKS!
- Aston Martin V12 Engine Cylinder Numbering
- Replacing the Front Suspension Upper Control Arm in an Aston Martin DB9
- Replacing the Brake Pads in an Aston Martin DB9 or Vantage
- Inspecting the Brakes in an Aston Martin DB9 or Vantage
- Reinstalling the Leather Door Cap End Cap in an Aston Martin DB9
- Everything about Servicing the Brakes on an Aston Martin DB9 or Vantage
- Aston Martin DB9 (2004 – 2008) Battery Cable Safety Recall Action RA-18-0026
- Getting and Installing New Tires on your Aston Martin DB9
- Tire Options for an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Passenger Side Instrument Dash Panels in an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Installing the Driver Side Instrument Dash Panels in an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Installing the A Pillar Interior Trim Cover (Cant Rail) in an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- How to Reinstall the Headliner in an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Repairing a Damaged Dash Instrument Panel in and Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- An Aston Martin DB9 by the Numbers
- Deep Cleaning and Leather Conditioning the Interior Dash Instrument Panels of an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Repairing the Failed Headliner in an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Removing the Headliner from an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- Removing the A Pillar Interior Trim Cover (Cant Rail) from an Aston Martin DB9 or DBS
- How to Remove and Reinstall the Rear View Mirror in an Aston martin DB9, DBS, or Vantage
- Affordable Aston Martin OBDII Reader
- How to Remove the Passenger Side Dash Panels from an Aston Martin DB9
- Screwed Again!
- Come join me at the AMOC USA West Track Day 2018
- How to Remove the Drivers Side Dash Panels from an Aston Martin DB9
- Parts needed to Reinstall the Headliner in an Aston Martin DB9
- Tools Required to Remove the Headliner in an Aston Martin DB9
- Sagging Headliner in an Aston Martin DB9
- Dealing with a Cracked Windshield in your Aston Martin DB9
- Happy Birthday! Aston1936.com is 2 years old
- Come to Cars & Coffee
- Installing the PCV Valve Vacuum Assembly Harness in an Aston Martin DB9
- How to Replace the PCV Valves in an Aston Martin DB9
- Heading to Japan on Vacation
- Removing the PCV Valve Assembly Harness from an Aston Martin DB9
- Parts Needed to Change the PCV Valves on an Aston Martin DB9
- The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System in an Aston Martin DB9 – and what Sucks about it!
- Hey Steve – Where are the articles?!
- Aston Martin Quarterly Magazine
- The True Costs of Owning an Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Battery in an Aston Martin DB9
- Replacement Battery Options for an Aston Martin DB9
- Resetting the Time for Regular Service Warning on an Aston Martin DB9
- The True Costs of Owning a 2009 Acura TL
- Replacing the Side Repeater Light Assembly on an Aston Martin DB9
- Fixing a Loose Wing / Side Mirror on an Aston Martin DB9
- Aston Martin DB9 Coil Packs – Everything you wanted to know and more
- How does the length of your Dipstick Measure Up?
- Restarting your Engine for the First Time after Changing the Spark Plugs and Coil Packs in an Aston Martin DB9
- Reconnecting the Battery in an Aston Martin DB9
- Come join me at the AMOC USA West Track Day 2017
- Installing the Engine Bay Cross Braces in an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Intake Manifold Brace on an Aston Martin DB9
- Reconnecting the Intake Manifold Ancillaries on an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Fuel Injectors and Fuel Rails in an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Intake Manifolds into an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Spark Plug Covers on an Aston Martin DB9
- Preparing and Installing the Coil Packs into an Aston Martin DB9
- Preparing and Installing the Spark Plugs into an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Spark Plugs from an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Coil Packs from an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Spark Plug Covers from an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Intake Manifolds from an Aston Martin DB9
- Preparing the Intake Manifolds for Removal from an Aston Martin DB9
- Disconnecting the Fuel Rails and Removing Fuel Injectors from an Aston Martin DB9
- Happy Birthday! Aston1936.com is 1 year old
- Removing the Intake Manifold Brace from an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Engine Bay Cross Braces from an Aston Martin DB9
- Fender Covers while Performing Engine Service Work on an Aston Martin DB9
- Disconnecting the Battery in an Aston Martin DB9
- Depressurizing the Fuel System on an Aston Martin DB9
- Accessing the Cabin Fuse Box on an Aston Martin DB9
- How to Change the Coil Packs and Spark Plugs in an Aston Martin DB9
- Tools Required to Change the Coil Packs and Spark Plugs on an Aston Martin DB9
- Parts Needed to Change the Coil Packs and Spark Plugs in an Aston Martin DB9
- Lumpy Idle / Misfire on an Aston Martin DB9
- Sagging Headliner in my Aston Martin DB9
- My Coil Pack Change Long Weekend – DONE!
- Up Next – Coil Packs and Spark Plugs
- Contacting the AMHT for information about your Aston Martin DB9
- OBDII P Codes on an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Glove Box and Surrounding Panel on an Aston Martin DB9
- A Better Replacement Cabin Air Filter for an Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Cabin Air Filters on an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Glove Box and Surrounding Panel on an Aston Martin DB9
- Generic OBDII Live Data you can get from your Aston Martin DB9
- Getting more from your Aston Martin DB9 when using an OBDII Code Reader
- Live Data that can be accessed on your Aston Martin DB9 with an OBDII Code Reader
- Using an OBDII Code Reader with an Aston Martin DB9
- Relearning the Misfire Correction Factors on an Aston Martin DB9
- Thinking of Buying an Aston Martin DB9? Then this book is for you.
- Recalibrating the Door Window Glass Auto Drop Positioning on an Aston Martin DB9
- Preparing your Aston Martin DB9 for Track Day
- Performing a Seat Module Calibration on an Aston Martin DB9
- Adjusting the Time on the Clock in an Aston Martin DB9
- Torqueing the Wheel Nuts on an Aston Martin DB9
- Lowering your Aston Martin DB9 Off Jack Stands
- Installing a Road Wheel on an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Front Under Tray on an Aston Martin DB9
- Checking the Tire Pressures on an Aston Martin DB9
- Inspecting the Tires on an Aston Martin DB9
- Tire Pressure Sensors on an Aston Martin DB9
- Measuring the Tire Tread Depth on an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Front Inner Wheel Well Arch Liner on an Aston Martin DB9
- Bleeding the Brakes on an Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Rear Under Tray on an Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Rear Differential / Transaxle Fluid and Filter on an Aston Martin DB9
- Draining the Rear Differential / Transaxle Fluid on an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Rear Under Tray on an Aston Martin DB9
- Cleaning the Wheel Rims on your Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Air Filters on your Aston Martin DB9
- Bonus Tour inside the Wheel Wells with Liners Removed on an Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Front Inner Wheel Well Arch Liner on an Aston Martin DB9
- Refilling the Oil in your Aston Martin DB9
- Installing the Throttle Body on an Aston Martin DB9
- Cleaning the Throttle Body of your Aston Martin DB9
- Changing the Oil Filter on your Aston Martin DB9
- Removing the Throttle Body from your Aston Martin DB9
- Draining the Oil from your Aston Martin DB9
- Removing your Aston Martin DB9 Front Under Tray
- Putting you Aston Martin DB9 onto Jack Stands
- Removing a Road Wheel on your Aston Martin DB9
- Single Point Jacking of your Aston Martin DB9
- Uncorking your DB9 Exhaust
- Buying a used DB9? A Carfax report helped me …
- Aston Martin Technical Info Website
- Here we go …
