I watch all your videos. They are prepping me for my day of Aston Martin ownership. (Seriously) Thank you for providing such informative and easy to follow guides on your vehicle Aston1936.
I've wanted a way to do this since I've owned the car. It usually goes long intervals without moving. This is awesome! I never would have thought it had a feature already built in. Thank you!
Many years ago, I did a mod to my 2001 Ford Excursion where I added an electric oil pump that would draw oil from a tee fitting at the drain plug and pump it to a Y-adapter fitting that went between the oil filter and the attachment point for the oil filter. Turn the key to on, and the pump would run for 30 seconds. Turn the key off, and the pump would run a user-adjustable 0-300 seconds, which would be great for turbo cool-down. Admittedly, one time when removing the oil filter, I apparently loosened the Y-adapter fitting and I didn't have anything close to the proper size wrench to retighten it, so I removed it. I'd also say that the oil line coming off the drain plug seemed like a bit of a risk. The ability to see the oil pressure gauge rise to operating level before the starter had turned was both comforting (to me) and slightly shocking (to others). The really interesting tidbit came when the dealer did an oil change "for free" after fixing an oil leak, though they used traditional oil rather than the synthetic I'd been using. It took more than 30 seconds, so two cycles of the key, to get oil pressure built up. Changed the oil soon after with the synthetic I'd been using, and instantly I was back to 15-20 second "priming" times. IMHO, this sort of setup is far wiser than trying to turn the engine over unfueled.
I would like to thank you for the tip that will allow me to get some cash knocked off of the asking price. "Man this DB9 sure seems to have some trouble starting."
Good video as before i was still dilemma whether to get DB9 or Porsche 987. Btw do you have a guide on replacing the 2009 DB9 old radio system to android/Apple play system (at least bluetooth radio system)? Thanks man
I do this on my manual Vantage V8s. I usually drive mine on a weekend, so not used in the week..and I've got into the habit of cranking to get the oil pumping. I'd say probably do it after it's been parked up for a couple of weeks.
I don't (yet) own an Aston but every car I've owned I've always given it a moment to get oil through the system before moving off. I'd imagine that if you have your car stored it's a good idea to have a program of preventative starts to ensure that oils are going through the engine. As for oil changes, you'll have run the engine just before so there should be oil still in the bearings. But good to know about pre-lubricating before starting. (Although I did see a video on BMW engines where they dry run to test before the engines have any oil in them at all! But then you hear about the V8 and V10 having bearing issues...)
V8 not so bad, in the V10 the clearances are extremely small and the oil doesn't always seal so rods hit each other. Most of it's from improper oil weight or warm up.
Great video! I've subscribed to the channel. I live upstate New York and the toys go away for months at a time because of the winters and road salt up here. Thank you for the tip, I will DEFINITELY be using this come the spring. ;-)
Your welcome! Sad to tuck her in for the winter each year. I kinda loose track of how lucky I am to be able to drive her all year long. I guess you get that spring thrill as you take her out of hibernation. Thanks for watching!
Steve, This "tip" scares the crap out of me here's why...... If for some reason your DB9 has a glitch of sorts now you are dry starting your Aston Martin at basically Full Throttle which could Really Cause some Major Damage. A much safer practice would be to just partially fill your new oil filter with engine oil Before installing it. A safer way to go in my opinion. I collect cars and own an 09 DB9 and Love it. I'm new to your channel and enjoy watching. Thank You. Doc Owen.
I've since discovered its an Aston approved method. Its even in the glove box owners manual deep in the fine print. Safe to use. Not sure I could fit a pre-filled oil filter in the impossible and horizontal position it sits. But, good advice if you can manage it. Thanks for sharing!
Steve, I agree that the oil filter is at a strange angle that is why I had mentioned only partially filling it with engine oil. Anyway, despite what Aston Martin says I feel a little uncomfortable starting my DB9 at full throttle. Just my opinion. Again, I enjoy your channel. Thank You. Doc Owen.
You should post a video for how Not to stop a NA V12 Aston: never turn off until the coolant reaches operating temperature. That’s what my dealer and my motor sports mechanic told me not to do!
Thanks for all your videos, saved me a lot of headaches and troubles 😑. I have my parking radar that doesn’t work, any chance that you also have an answer to that?
Good question. I don't think it would be all that necessary for just a couple of weeks. Its more a long term storage (months) or right after an oil change issue. I'd drive it more to enjoy it more! Thanks for watching.
Absolutely priceless info. Never knew this. How long would you consider 'sitting for a long time'? I have a modest collection of vehicles and I often leave the DB9 in the garage on a battery tender for weeks on end so it would be nice to know when to do this. Btw, is that the Iron Ore interior you have? Any idea where I can get some extra Bridge of Weir hide without having to buy several skins?
Hi CT. I would think a month + is long enough to give this a whirl. Only takes a few seconds. I don't know how to get any replacement leathers either. I presume one of your dash panels is tearing? Thanks for watching.
@@Aston1936 Thanks for the reply. I'll know in future. In regards the leather, I'm looking to put in the upgrade armrest with the cupholders but could only get a black one so want to have that re-upholstered in the correct leather. Keep up the great content!
I was looking for that in the FOXWELL NT510 I have. Figured there would be an oil pressure value reading. Did you find one? If so, please let me know what the value was called, and which module you were looking at of live data. This was driving me nuts. Thanks for watching!
Do you know off hand if this works for the first generation Vanquish as well. Mines been sitting all winter and I think I’m ready to take it for a drive soon
Sorry for the late reply, but I'm not certain. if the engine is the same V12 using the same engine computers, I expect the answer is yes. No harm in trying the procedure out.
Thanks for all of your video ! I have a small issue with my 2008 DB9 with the driver seat, maybe you can help me ... I have done the recalibration, the seat move in all the direction except it doesn't move upward :/ ( + the heated isn't working too ) *Cheers from France !*
Ahh, that sounds more sinister. If it moves back, and down, that's probably not the calibration. If the heat isn't working either, you've got some electical gremlin. I'd start by trying to check the electrical connections under the seat. Move the seat back as far as possible (for better access) and then look under from the front. Maybe carefully disconnect and reconnect each connector if possible. Do this with the car off and key out so there is no power to the seat.If that doesn't address it, I'd check the fuse for the Heated seats. Not sure which fuse this is, but also a logical step. If blown, then replace and see if anything changes.My guess is the electrical connections. Fingers crossed.
Thanks a lot, I checked quickly this afternoon, it's a pain to see under the seat ! There is a big red connector which is not connected .. I will let you know ;)
Hey, Steve It's very interesting to watch your youtube. I just got my 2012 Aston Martin RAPIDE, rans 12,450miles. Does it work on other Aston Martin V12 engines? If you know and let me know, it's very appreciated.
Hi Ko. I have no way of knowing for sure, but I fully expect it will be the same. Give it a try and let me know so the rest of the world can know as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Aston1936 Thanks Steve. I'll try for everyone! I won't drive my Aston late November to end of March, because of snow. So during this period, will charge the battery every two weeks and I'm thinking to try this just crank the engine same time or onece a month furthermore two months. Which is the best term of span or do you recomend?
It better to start straight away, the extra rpm will get the oil around quicker, just spinning it over on the starter takes longer for the oil pressure to rise. This is an imaginary problem. Only really relevant if you have fully rebuilt the engine with new oil pump etc and need to see if the oil pump will pick up oil or has air locked, but again starter rom is really too low. Just start it.
Thanks for sharing. I think its not that big a deal either, but spinning on the starter without combustion loads would likely be the least stress on the bearings while circulation builds up. Thanks for watching!
Good idea on a vehicle where the filter mounts vertically pointing up, but impossible on a DB9 with a side mounted filter that's nearly impossible to get installed. Thanks for watching!
Aston1936 All oil filters are a total pain to fit, - and more to remove - and many are like that in a DB9, and you can fill any filter as much as possible before it pours and it's "the" way good mechanics do it. Take a tip from someone who's been working on cars for 30 years... Hold the filter at the angle in which it will be situated, judge how much oil to pour in, then pour, tilt and check, pour, tilt, check until you can turn it at your desired angle - mimicking fitting it - without a spill. If you spill, clean it up...
Don't invent imaginary problems. It doesn't take weeks of being parked for the oil to drain out of the galleries, it happens every night. So if these were real problems you should be doing this procedure every morning and if you drive to work and leave the car parked for eight hours then you should do it again before driving home. As for oil changes, you will have run the engine to warm the old oil so it drains properly. Then you will have primed the new filter with fresh oil and then topped up the oil in the engine from the filler. And then you would start the engine, still warm and still with a thin coating of the old oil on all the metal parts.
Thanks for sharing that opinion. The filter can't really be pre-primed due to the position and difficulty of installation, so it goes in dry. I don't think there is any harm to the procedure for those that want to follow it.
No harm, for sure, but Aston Martin says it's only recommended if the car sat for over six months, jsyk. (At least, that's what my Vantage owners manual says.)
I agree this is more of a concern for long storage. I wouldn’t stress about oil changed. The engine is still very well coated and the filter will fill quickly. Cool trick with the throttle though! This may really come in handy.
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I don't own a DB9...yet. But for some reason I still find these videos entertaining.
I'm hypnotic in my monotone drone. Thanks for watching!
Have you got one yet? 🤔
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how is it now? Getting close to getting one?
I can't even drive a car yet 😂 already dreaming of "my future car"
I watch all your videos. They are prepping me for my day of Aston Martin ownership. (Seriously)
Thank you for providing such informative and easy to follow guides on your vehicle Aston1936.
Glad to be of service. Hope you get a good one.
I've wanted a way to do this since I've owned the car. It usually goes long intervals without moving. This is awesome! I never would have thought it had a feature already built in. Thank you!
Glad I could help you out - I got the tip from a reader of my blog so I thought I would share. Thanks for watching!
Many years ago, I did a mod to my 2001 Ford Excursion where I added an electric oil pump that would draw oil from a tee fitting at the drain plug and pump it to a Y-adapter fitting that went between the oil filter and the attachment point for the oil filter. Turn the key to on, and the pump would run for 30 seconds. Turn the key off, and the pump would run a user-adjustable 0-300 seconds, which would be great for turbo cool-down. Admittedly, one time when removing the oil filter, I apparently loosened the Y-adapter fitting and I didn't have anything close to the proper size wrench to retighten it, so I removed it. I'd also say that the oil line coming off the drain plug seemed like a bit of a risk. The ability to see the oil pressure gauge rise to operating level before the starter had turned was both comforting (to me) and slightly shocking (to others). The really interesting tidbit came when the dealer did an oil change "for free" after fixing an oil leak, though they used traditional oil rather than the synthetic I'd been using. It took more than 30 seconds, so two cycles of the key, to get oil pressure built up. Changed the oil soon after with the synthetic I'd been using, and instantly I was back to 15-20 second "priming" times. IMHO, this sort of setup is far wiser than trying to turn the engine over unfueled.
I would like to thank you for the tip that will allow me to get some cash knocked off of the asking price. "Man this DB9 sure seems to have some trouble starting."
Wow， your DB9 is a beauty, she is well taken care of
Great Video, this is good to know if you want to build up oil pressure. Wish more cars had this options.
Greetings from Germany!
that startup brings back memories of when my pa had one, good times. we are currently somewhat restoring our db6
Good video as before i was still dilemma whether to get DB9 or Porsche 987. Btw do you have a guide on replacing the 2009 DB9 old radio system to android/Apple play system (at least bluetooth radio system)? Thanks man
Hi, does this apply to the manual, too?
Could you give an idea of 'a long period of time'? Worth doing after a week, or much longer?
I do this on my manual Vantage V8s. I usually drive mine on a weekend, so not used in the week..and I've got into the habit of cranking to get the oil pumping. I'd say probably do it after it's been parked up for a couple of weeks.
@@alpinapaul68 thanks so much
I don't (yet) own an Aston but every car I've owned I've always given it a moment to get oil through the system before moving off. I'd imagine that if you have your car stored it's a good idea to have a program of preventative starts to ensure that oils are going through the engine. As for oil changes, you'll have run the engine just before so there should be oil still in the bearings. But good to know about pre-lubricating before starting. (Although I did see a video on BMW engines where they dry run to test before the engines have any oil in them at all! But then you hear about the V8 and V10 having bearing issues...)
Thanks for sharing that (and for watching!)
V8 not so bad, in the V10 the clearances are extremely small and the oil doesn't always seal so rods hit each other. Most of it's from improper oil weight or warm up.
I checkout and my 2015 Ford Fiesta have the same feature... So happy 😂
That is a VERY smart feature. A bit counterintuitive to floor it and then start it but hey - it works!
Excellent tip, your videos have swayed me to DB9 over V8 Vantage. Our costs between the two in the UK for similar aged/mileage are comparable...
The DB9 is more 'comfortable' and of course has that gorgeous V12. Ticked all the boxes for me. Thanks for watching.
Great video! I've subscribed to the channel. I live upstate New York and the toys go away for months at a time because of the winters and road salt up here. Thank you for the tip, I will DEFINITELY be using this come the spring. ;-)
Your welcome! Sad to tuck her in for the winter each year. I kinda loose track of how lucky I am to be able to drive her all year long. I guess you get that spring thrill as you take her out of hibernation. Thanks for watching!
Steve, This "tip" scares the crap out of me here's why...... If for some reason your DB9 has a glitch of sorts now you are dry starting your Aston Martin at basically Full Throttle which could Really Cause some Major Damage. A much safer practice would be to just partially fill your new oil filter with engine oil Before installing it. A safer way to go in my opinion. I collect cars and own an 09 DB9 and Love it. I'm new to your channel and enjoy watching. Thank You. Doc Owen.
I've since discovered its an Aston approved method. Its even in the glove box owners manual deep in the fine print. Safe to use. Not sure I could fit a pre-filled oil filter in the impossible and horizontal position it sits. But, good advice if you can manage it. Thanks for sharing!
Steve, I agree that the oil filter is at a strange angle that is why I had mentioned only partially filling it with engine oil. Anyway, despite what Aston Martin says I feel a little uncomfortable starting my DB9 at full throttle. Just my opinion. Again, I enjoy your channel. Thank You. Doc Owen.
This advice with exhaust uncork tip is looks very useful thanks. Hopefully I will remember it when I get my hands on a DB9.
I’ll make sure I follow this procedure when I change the oil next time I dream of owning a DB9.
Thank you I have used this tip several times when the car has been idle for a while
Thought I’d heard most things, but not this. Top tip.
Ya, seems obvious after you learn about it. Its on most cars too. Thanks for watching.
You should post a video for how Not to stop a NA V12 Aston: never turn off until the coolant reaches operating temperature. That’s what my dealer and my motor sports mechanic told me not to do!
I just recently purchased a V8 Vantage of the same era. Do you know if this also works with manual Vantages if I'm in neutral and off the clutch?
Thanks for all your videos, saved me a lot of headaches and troubles 😑.
I have my parking radar that doesn’t work, any chance that you also have an answer to that?
Glad the videos have helped. Sorry I can't offer any help with the parking sensors, my car isn't fitted with them.
Nice one Steve, never knew this
Will this work on a 2007 V8 vantage? I don't want to try it in case it fires up and I'm standing on the gas pedal...unless it's verified it works!
That's "clear flood" mode. Works on almost all fuel injected vehicles.
Love the color on your DB9, don't see very many usually they're black or silver of some kind.
I like you because you're wearing a redbull t-shirt
How do you reset the transmission adaptation??? To make it smoother
Thanks for the video. I use my DB9 every 2 to 3 weeks. Would you recommend this procedure for that sort of time period?
Good question. I don't think it would be all that necessary for just a couple of weeks. Its more a long term storage (months) or right after an oil change issue. I'd drive it more to enjoy it more! Thanks for watching.
Amazing little gem there
Absolutely priceless info. Never knew this. How long would you consider 'sitting for a long time'? I have a modest collection of vehicles and I often leave the DB9 in the garage on a battery tender for weeks on end so it would be nice to know when to do this. Btw, is that the Iron Ore interior you have? Any idea where I can get some extra Bridge of Weir hide without having to buy several skins?
Hi CT. I would think a month + is long enough to give this a whirl. Only takes a few seconds. I don't know how to get any replacement leathers either. I presume one of your dash panels is tearing? Thanks for watching.
@@Aston1936 Thanks for the reply. I'll know in future. In regards the leather, I'm looking to put in the upgrade armrest with the cupholders but could only get a black one so want to have that re-upholstered in the correct leather. Keep up the great content!
Great feedback thanks . Regards from Scotland
does it work for the new DB 11 V 12?
"Dry Start" procedure. Great!
Is this the same procedure for DB9s that do not have the older key ignition switch and have the ECU starter system ?
I think its the same for all of them. No harm in just planting your foot and giving it a try. Thanks for watching!
@@Aston1936 thanks I will give it a try and post back.
Great series of videos. Many thanks.
Great tip. Does this also work for the V8 Vantage of similar year ?
I'm not certain, but I expect it would. Just give it a try.
@@Aston1936 thanks heaps, i did actually try it and it works .
Such a great feature.
Wish every EFI car had it built in.
The Foxwell NT520 has a reading for this too - not that you really need it.
I was looking for that in the FOXWELL NT510 I have. Figured there would be an oil pressure value reading. Did you find one? If so, please let me know what the value was called, and which module you were looking at of live data. This was driving me nuts. Thanks for watching!
Do you know off hand if this works for the first generation Vanquish as well. Mines been sitting all winter and I think I’m ready to take it for a drive soon
Sorry for the late reply, but I'm not certain. if the engine is the same V12 using the same engine computers, I expect the answer is yes. No harm in trying the procedure out.
Thank you, Steve! Another highly useful tip to consider!
This is a useful one I think. Hope you are still enjoying your DB9. Share any tips you may have.
Thanks for all of your video !
I have a small issue with my 2008 DB9 with the driver seat, maybe you can help me ...
I have done the recalibration, the seat move in all the direction except it doesn't move upward :/ ( + the heated isn't working too )
*Cheers from France !*
Ahh, that sounds more sinister. If it moves back, and down, that's probably not the calibration. If the heat isn't working either, you've got some electical gremlin. I'd start by trying to check the electrical connections under the seat. Move the seat back as far as possible (for better access) and then look under from the front. Maybe carefully disconnect and reconnect each connector if possible. Do this with the car off and key out so there is no power to the seat.If that doesn't address it, I'd check the fuse for the Heated seats. Not sure which fuse this is, but also a logical step. If blown, then replace and see if anything changes.My guess is the electrical connections. Fingers crossed.
Thanks a lot, I checked quickly this afternoon, it's a pain to see under the seat ! There is a big red connector which is not connected .. I will let you know ;)
Hey, Steve
It's very interesting to watch your youtube. I just got my 2012 Aston Martin RAPIDE, rans 12,450miles.
Does it work on other Aston Martin V12 engines? If you know and let me know, it's very appreciated.
Hi Ko. I have no way of knowing for sure, but I fully expect it will be the same. Give it a try and let me know so the rest of the world can know as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Aston1936 Thanks Steve. I'll try for everyone!
I won't drive my Aston late November to end of March, because of snow. So during this period, will charge the battery every two weeks and I'm thinking to try this just crank the engine same time or onece a month furthermore two months. Which is the best term of span or do you recomend?
@@Aston1936 Hey Steve, sorry for my late response. It didn't work 2012 Rapide with cristal key.
had no idea this was a thing. great vid. thanks
Yep, I was surprised too. Thanks for watching!
Awesome information! Is the process the same for an 09 update car with the emotion control?
I'm not positive, but most feedback received so far from viewers is its worked on all the cars. No harm in trying on yours. Let me know what you find.
@@Aston1936 looks like it doesn't, I tried on the last drive. But I'll try again and update you accordingly!
Great video on your Anston Martin
Which models does this work on?
Tons and tons of cars of all makes have this, it's meant for de-flooding an engine as well, if you have too much fuel
please be specific about "Tons and tons"...brand, model and year...
Would this trick work on a 2000 DB7 Vantage?
Would this method apply to vantages too, as I don’t often drive mine, thanks for your videos I find them very informative 🙋♂️🇬🇧
I think it does. Easy enough to try, give it a shot and report back. Thanks for watching!
love the interior
1:40 Step on the throttle and hold it all the way to the floor just like you normally drive. :)
Thanks a lot for the tutorials !
Great info. Does this feature also apply to newer AM`s such as a new DBS? Just purchased one of those.
Thank you! As always awesome tips!
excellent video very helpfull
Excellent tip
In the airplane we call it ‘dry monitoring’. Good for avoiding turbine hot starts
Awesome sound
Great tip! Wasn't aware we could do that.
I read up about this as soon as I had my Aston in the driveway...
I am not clever enough to change the oil myself...I wonder if Aston Martin follows this process after changing the oil on my DB9???
I'm sure you'd be able to do it. It would be up to the technician if he was smart enough, and taking the time. Hope they do. Thanks for watching!
Good for Astons with Ford-sourced ECU.
Not good for later cars with Bosch ECU 🤓
Very helpful! Thank you!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
good stuff
This works in European Fords and later model Volvo’s
Not work for my 2009 db9
Poor a little oil in the filter before you put in on...most casses it works
Most relatively modern cars have this-it's called "clear flood" mode.
It better to start straight away, the extra rpm will get the oil around quicker, just spinning it over on the starter takes longer for the oil pressure to rise.
This is an imaginary problem. Only really relevant if you have fully rebuilt the engine with new oil pump etc and need to see if the oil pump will pick up oil or has air locked, but again starter rom is really too low.
Just start it.
Thanks for sharing. I think its not that big a deal either, but spinning on the starter without combustion loads would likely be the least stress on the bearings while circulation builds up. Thanks for watching!
reading this the day after changing oil :/
Thanks a lot :)
Your welcome!
Fill the filter with oil before you fit it...
Good idea on a vehicle where the filter mounts vertically pointing up, but impossible on a DB9 with a side mounted filter that's nearly impossible to get installed. Thanks for watching!
Aston1936 All oil filters are a total pain to fit, - and more to remove - and many are like that in a DB9, and you can fill any filter as much as possible before it pours and it's "the" way good mechanics do it. Take a tip from someone who's been working on cars for 30 years... Hold the filter at the angle in which it will be situated, judge how much oil to pour in, then pour, tilt and check, pour, tilt, check until you can turn it at your desired angle - mimicking fitting it - without a spill. If you spill, clean it up...
Good advice - Thanks for sharing!
Don't invent imaginary problems. It doesn't take weeks of being parked for the oil to drain out of the galleries, it happens every night. So if these were real problems you should be doing this procedure every morning and if you drive to work and leave the car parked for eight hours then you should do it again before driving home. As for oil changes, you will have run the engine to warm the old oil so it drains properly. Then you will have primed the new filter with fresh oil and then topped up the oil in the engine from the filler. And then you would start the engine, still warm and still with a thin coating of the old oil on all the metal parts.
Thanks for sharing that opinion. The filter can't really be pre-primed due to the position and difficulty of installation, so it goes in dry. I don't think there is any harm to the procedure for those that want to follow it.
No harm, for sure, but Aston Martin says it's only recommended if the car sat for over six months, jsyk. (At least, that's what my Vantage owners manual says.)
I agree this is more of a concern for long storage. I wouldn’t stress about oil changed. The engine is still very well coated and the filter will fill quickly. Cool trick with the throttle though! This may really come in handy.
Really funny
He must worry about EVERYTHING
Now I'm worried that I worry too much. I 'think' about many things and I wouldn't equate that to worrying. Thanks for watching.
@@Aston1936 Don't worry about it 😄🙋
All Fords do this lol, probably from when Ford owned Aston Martin.
Your assumption is probably true - the ECU's are Ford parts. I've heard it's fairly common across several manufacturers. Thanks for sharing!
Don’t use mobile 1 wrong oil for the car brother