Aston Martin DB7

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Aston Martin DB7 manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,5 to 4 liters. Service intervals consist of checks every 12000 km or 6 months and changes every 48000 km. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
DB AR1 (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Tremec T-56 6/1
DB7 GT (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Tremec T-56 6/1
DB7 Vantage (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Tremec T-56 6/1
DB7 Zagato (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Tremec T-56 6/1
DB7 Vantage (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Code: Tremec T-56 6/1
DB7 (1994-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter
  • Check 12000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 48000 km
  • Code: Getrag 290 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2000) carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 2.5 liters, which is notably lower than the 4-liter figure shared by all later variants. A smaller capacity like this is typical of the inline-six gearbox unit fitted to early DB7 models, as opposed to the larger V12-mated transmissions introduced with the Vantage lineup.
  • The DB7 Vantage, DB7 GT, DB7 Zagato, and DB AR1 all share a 4-liter manual transmission fluid capacity. A 4-liter fill is consistent with the physically larger gearboxes required to handle the torque output of a V12 engine, and the figure applies uniformly across all of those variants regardless of model year within their respective ranges.
  • All six configurations specify a fluid check interval of every 12,000 km or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions. The dual-trigger format, combining a distance threshold with a time limit, accounts for vehicles that accumulate low mileage over extended periods, where fluid degradation can still occur through moisture absorption and thermal cycling.
  • A fluid change interval of 48,000 km is specified exclusively for the DB7 (1994-2000). None of the later variants list a corresponding change interval in the specifications, whereas the early DB7 entry includes both a check schedule and a full drain-and-refill milestone at 48,000 km under normal use.
  • The DB7 Vantage appears across two separate year-range entries: 1999-2002 and 2002-2004. Both entries carry identical specifications, with a 4-liter capacity and a 12,000 km or 6-month check interval under normal use conditions, indicating no change in fluid service requirements between those production periods.
  • The DB AR1 (2003-2004) shares the same 4-liter capacity and 12,000 km or 6-month check interval as the DB7 GT and DB7 Zagato from the same era. The AR1 was a roadster variant built on the DB7 platform, and the matching transmission fluid specification reflects the shared drivetrain architecture across those contemporaneous models.

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