Did you know that all Gaydon era Aston Martins (DB9, Vantage, DBS, Vanquish) use a hydraulic power steering system like many modern cars. Since it is hydraulic, that means it has hydraulic fluid, or more commonly described as Power Steering Fluid. Like any fluid in your car it can break down or leak away, so checking the fluid level should be part of every Annual Service. If you discover that the fluid level is low, the next question is what do you top it off with? Early model DB9’s even have an issue with the original fluid they used. Read on to learn what the correct fluid is and what the issue was with early cars. Continue reading “Power Steering Fluid for an Aston Martin DB9”
Choosing the brand of Engine Oil appears to be a religious decision for some. Not just Aston Martin owners, but with car enthusiasts everywhere. From Mobil 1, to Motul, Castrol, Royal Purple, and even generic cheapo brands the forum discussions run the gamut hot and heavy. I take a more pragmatic approach to it – What does Aston say is best for it? In this article I’ll take you on a quick FACT based tour of the requirements for the V12 engine (note this is not the same for the V8’s in the Vantage). If you want the short version to skip the reading, just use Mobil 1 0W-40 like Aston recommends. Read on for the why…. 
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 you ever want to do that?” 
There are lots of reasons you might Torque the Wheel Nuts on your DB9, but its anytime you’ve had a wheel removed or perhaps you are getting ready for a track day and should double check they are properly torqued. I can tell you there is absolutely a wrong way to do it – just using an impact wrench and hammering them on until the gun stops turning. Read on to learn the right way. 
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