Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level in an Aston Martin DB9

[@spencerfox754]

I want to thank you for this video series it has been very helpful and perfect timing, I just finished a engine swap on my DB9. Today I received 10 liter of life guard 6 and I'm ready to tackle this stupidly difficult fluid change. This is really going to be a pain in my asston martin.

[@Aston1936]

Glad it will help! Pain in the Aston - nice. Wow, engine swap. That's a serious undertaking. Doing the trans fluid should be a snap compared to that. Good luck!

[@spencerfox754]

@@Aston1936 thanks it's been difficult because the engine I bought was a v12 vantage S engine and they share just about the engine block not recommended should have bought a 2005 to 2010 engine

[@dcastro8492]

A superb series. Thank you. What a resource; you even purchased the Aston Martin rebuild components to confirm that these materials are standard ZF materials.

[@Aston1936]

Thanks for the kudos, and for noticing that I went the extra mile to be 100% sure of the advice!

[@dbkat9245]

These videos were fascinating and very informative. Thank you. I couldn't work out how my Aston Martin dealership could charge £1000+ to change the sump/oil gasket on an oil sweating gearbox but thanks to your good self now I can!

[@lastofthelatebrakers5800]

Brilliant Steve, that is a lot of research, work, recording and editing you have put in to this series. I am sure I speak for all fellow Aston owners as I give you a great big thank you. Also, big thanks to Rob on the camera and your understanding wife.

[@Aston1936]

Terrific - glad the work is appreciated. The production of this series was a load of work, and you're right - Cameraman Rob had the worst job - watching me babble about Transmission fluid change details over about 3 days of shooting. Thanks for watching!

[@DamBusters]

Excellent, clear and well-lit and filmed video. Very informative. Thanks

[@Aston1936]

Thanks for that! We worked hard to get good footage and have it well lit. I hate dark, dreary videos that you can't see the details of what's actually going on. Thanks for watching!

[@guypatterson8132]

Another great series of videos. The block of wood trick wedged in between the exhaust pipe and the transmission made the work a lot easier. I was able to get a full size 8mm allen key into the drain plug.

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Wow! Great info. I bet this series of posts will be a reference that will be used for years to come by future DB9 owners. Very well done!

[@Aston1936]

Hi Robert. If I've done it right I hope so. I went full monty so it would be a solid reference for all. Hope it helps a few out. Thanks for watching.

[@amalhi7834]

Excellent guide thanks. I remember panicking to get the fluid in ASAP before the exhaust pipe got too hot. Back of my mind was that if it got too hot to put the plug back in I would loose a load of fluid when I turned engine off.

[@Aston1936]

Yep, its a balancing act. As soon as the engine is off the pump stops and all the fluid rushes back to the sump and the fill plug suddenly have 2 liters of fluid gushing through it.....

[@straymouse]

Thank you so much for your great instruction video. I own a DB9 in Japan, so your video is very helpful for me.

[@reaxions]

Your videos are incredible. I've used them as a reference for my '11 Jaguar XFR. Thanks, so much!

[@danielluscher7989]

Thanks a lot for these great instruction and knowledge transfer to me. With your helpful videos I will be able to do this service perfect by myself.👌👋

[@TheSquaremeal]

Another superb video, Sir! So informative and safety minded.

[@Aston1936]

Thanks for the kudo's and for watching!

[@euthopialis7031]

Hey, ive been watching your videos for some time and you are the only guy that works on them, I have my car needing a transmission rebuild but no one wants to take it out of the car, any links or recommendations?

[@Bicul13]

Great job Steve ! Thanks for your great tutorials. Would it be easier to fill the fluid with the exhaust pipe off ? Or is it a bad idea because of exhaust smoke near our nose ? And to much noise :D

[@Aston1936]

Thanks for the Kudos. I didn't want o have the roar of the engine so close, and as you see in the video it wasn't too much harder to do the refill with the exhaust in place. I eventually wise up and wedge a 2x4 to add about 1/2" of space, and this helped. Thanks for watching!

[@ckjlgp]

Hello, did servicing your gear box fix the down shifting problem you mentioned ? Fantastic information you provided, I’m sure Aston Martin technicians are using your videos for training purposes !

[@Aston1936]

Excellent question, I've been waiting for someone to ask that. Yes, it appears to have fixed it. It was never very severe in the first place, but there is no sign of it now. Might have be a harbinger of things to come had I not serviced it at this point. Thanks for watching!

[@ckjlgp]

@@Aston1936 I’ve watched many car shows and major auto gearbox problems are fixed with an oil and filter change, goes to show how important it is so maybe it’s the same in the engine, regular oil and filter changes all round. That’s a beautiful workshop have, very jealous. I’ve been trying to fit a 2 post hoist on the front drive as I don’t have the height , but my sweetie says no way ! 😂

[@craighennell5700]

Thanks for another great tutorial sir... One quick question? Would there be a reason not to service the diff whilst the covers etc were off? That’s presuming the diff has separate oil? And the covers need to be removed to service it?

[@robertscurlock3318]

Do you have a video, or can you talk through, how best to remove the db9 headlights please? Many thanks

[@Hmmm313]

How to reset adaptation?make it smoother...

[@euthopialis7031]

My DB9 wont let me stay in 3rd gear while stopped, I also have 2 codes, and it wont let me go into 4th+ gear at all.

[@Aston1936]

I've heard this is actually normal behavior, and not to worry. Someone commented that perhaps UK cars have a slightly different software code that prevent this. Just follow the procedures as best you can then shifting up through first and second, and if it won't allow third then its ok.

[@daniilrahn4327]

Where is the engine control unit in the Aston Martin?

[@Aston1936]

There are Two PCMs (Power Train Control Modules) in a DB9, a Primary and Secondary. The Primary is located behind the inner wheel liner of the right front wheel well. The Secondary is in the left front wheel well.