Aston Martin DBS

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Aston Martin DBS uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 1,3 liters. Service intervals occur every 16000 km or 12 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
DBS V12 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
DBS V12 Volante (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
DBS V12 Volante (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
DBS V12 (2009-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
DBS V12 (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Aston Martin DBS power steering system holds 1.3 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, which is a relatively modest reservoir capacity consistent with a hydraulic rack-and-pinion or recirculating-ball assist setup found in high-performance grand tourers of that era.
  • The 1.3-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the volume required to bring the system to its operating level rather than a full overhaul or flush quantity, which would typically be higher to account for fluid retained in lines and the rack itself.
  • All five configurations share an identical check interval of 16,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, meaning the interval is governed by both distance and time simultaneously.
  • The coupe variants spanning 2008-2009, 2009-2011, and 2011-2012 each carry the same 1.3-liter capacity and 16,000 km/12-month check schedule, indicating no specification change was introduced across those overlapping production periods for the standard DBS V12 body style.
  • The DBS V12 Volante, a convertible variant, shares the same 1.3-liter capacity and check interval as the coupe, suggesting the open-top body structure did not necessitate a revised power steering fluid specification or service schedule.
  • A check interval rather than a change interval is specified for all rows, which in hydraulic power steering service practice means the fluid level and condition are to be inspected at 16,000 km or 12 months, with a full fluid exchange performed only when inspection results indicate degradation.

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