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2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil capacity & type
The 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage takes 13.8 qt of 0W-40 oil (A3/B4 required). Supported by 4 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 6.0L V12.
Catalog selectors list the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage as its own oil row, separate from nearby Aston Martin model rows. In the checked rows, the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern is not identical to 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Confirm the exact model name before buying oil or a filter; similar model names can share or split catalog rows. Current-row label: model qualifier V12. Nearby catalog rows use V8; choose the matching qualifier in the seller selector.
Same oil capacity and viscosity across all 5 checked years of this model.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity and viscosity before adding oil. If you also need a filter, use the retailer selector because this page does not list a checked filter part number for every engine.
Quick reference for this 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
- Capacity
- 13.8 qt
- Oil type
- 0W-40
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- Unverified
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from Pennzoil oil application database, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil specs by year
5 checked Aston Martin V12 Vantage years in the database. Open the exact year page to confirm oil spec for your engine before buying.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13.8 qt | 0W-40 | Unverified |
| 2016 | 13.8 qt | 0W-40 | Unverified |
| 2015 | 13.8 qt | 0W-40 | Unverified |
| 2012 Current page | 13.8 qt | 0W-40 | Unverified |
| 2011 | 13.8 qt | 0W-40 | Unverified |
How we verified 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.
This page checked 4 sources for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 4
- Last checked
- 2026-06-26
- Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Castrol fitment database
- Filter: Support not listed on this page
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Oil type | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| Valvoline Product Finder | Capacity | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| CarAraC Engine Oil | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Oil spec, Change interval | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil questions that affect checkout
What if the filter row is not fully verified?
Use the filter value as a reference row only. Confirm the same engine and filter part number in the seller's vehicle selector before checkout.
How often should I change the oil on a 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage?
Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Your actual service need depends on driving conditions and the oil-life monitor reading. Always confirm against your owner's manual; severe-duty cycles may shorten the interval.
2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage oil — questions before buying
- Why does the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage specify 0W-40 rather than a different grade?
- The checked source rows on this page list 0W-40 for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Match that grade and any approval code shown for your exact engine before buying. Aston Martin also requires the oil to meet A3/B4 approval — check the label on the bottle before buying.
Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage motor oil, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage motor oil →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage to confirm oil capacity and viscosity before checkout.
Search 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage motor oil →Amazon
Search Amazon for the 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage motor oil and verify the listing's engine fit note matches your engine before ordering.
Search 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage motor oil →O'Reilly
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