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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.

Capacity 13.8 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-40
A3/B4
Source checked What does 0W-40 mean? →
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

4 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-26 How we verify →

Same oil capacity and viscosity across all 5 checked years of this model.

Oil product search paths for 0W-40

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 status

Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.

Verify before checkout

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

Service specs at a glance
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 fitment

Checked 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 i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 6.0L V12 capacity. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
4
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • 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.

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