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07 Vantage - What Fluids Do I need To Replace?

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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 01:01 PM
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07 Vantage - What Fluids Do I need To Replace?

About 18 - 24 months ago I took possession of a 2007 Vantage that was my father-in-laws.
It had about 10,500 miles on it when I got it.
In the past 2 summers I have put around 500 miles on it.
I do not think it has had an oil change for probably 3 years, during which time the 500 miles I have put on it are probably the only use it has seen.
In addition to oil, oil filter, air filter, what other fluids should I replace?
It seems like Red Line oil is the best choice, correct? What weight do I need? Cold weather doesn't matter because I don't drive it during the winter.
It seems like I remember reading that there are oil replacement kits that can be bought that have the Red Line oil, oil filter, etc?

Also I want to replace the trunk lid shocks and the door shocks. Can someone tell me what shocks to get (I am looking for functionality, they do not have to be overpriced Aston Martin official replacement shocks).

I am getting ready to take a front rim off to get some curb rash repaired. I have read on here about needing a hocky puck or a plastic disc to put on the jack so that I do not damage the underside. Can someone tell me a little more about that? I am guessing the car has been lowered because it is only 4 inches off the ground. So it is difficult to try to look under the car to see anything. Are the jack points obvious to see? Is there anything else I have to worry about beside making sure to have a plastic disc on the jack and placing it on the jack point?

Finally, besides oil / oil filter / fluids, is there anything else that I should be thinking about?
The car runs great. I have not had any issues with it besides a problematic rear light.

Thanks in advance!
 
Old Jan 17, 2026 | 04:23 PM
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I would replace the gear oil with Red Line but use Castrol Supercar 10-60 oil. Use an original Aston Martin oil filter. Also the power steering oil should be replaced. Change the radiator fluid too. Check the car for dry rot tires and don’t forget to replace the brake fluid. There are plenty of places online that give you where to get everything you need. Check around for the best prices. O’Riely has the oil you need at a good price. Amazon will have the brake fluid and gear oil at good prices. I have not found a good deal anywhere on original oil filters. There are plenty of alternative parts than original AM. Cabin filteres are from Mazda, side mirrors are Volvo as is the radio, actually Alpine. Get Porterfield brake pads not factory.
Rich at Redpants has a video on how to do everything. Aston 1936 has a DB9 but there are is a lot of cross over information.

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Old Jan 20, 2026 | 02:00 AM
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Honestly when you buy one of these cars (any exotic car really) and there's any doubt about the previous fluid service schedule, just do everything and establish a baseline for your own intervals.
 
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Check air filters. They get dirty quick on Aston's. Usually about two seasons they need replacing.
 
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"Redpants" has a series of U-tube video on maintenance and Diy repairs. They are very useful. I use Motul 10-60 oil. PM me if you want some tips on how to save on costs. I have done all the fluids and air filters on my Vantage.
 
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