How to use this schedule
Time-based maintenance matters more than mileage on many V12 Vantage cars. Heat, storage, and consumable age all shape reliability.
Every 12 months
- Engine oil and filter service
- Battery test and tender review
- Full brake inspection including fluid age check
- Tyre date-code and condition review
- Cooling system check for leaks, staining, and fan behaviour
Every 24 months
- Brake fluid replacement
- Chassis and suspension bush inspection
- Alignment review
- Cabin filtration and general underbody inspection
Every 48 months
- Spark plug and ignition system review
- Accessory belt inspection
- Coolant service review
- Gearbox and differential fluid service review with a specialist
Before any track event or repeated fast-road use
- Confirm brake fluid freshness and pad thickness
- Inspect tyres carefully for age and heat cycling
- Check coolant level and look for any hot-start anomalies
- Do not attend on old batteries or borderline brakes
Checks, fluids, and inspection notes
Regular checks
- Pay attention to any hot-start change in behaviour.
- Inspect tyres on age as well as tread depth.
- Review brake condition more frequently than on a V8 Vantage.
Fluid strategy
- Use exact workshop-manual-approved engine oil and quantities only.
- Brake fluid age matters heavily on this car.
- Heat and performance use justify conservative fluid service planning.
Inspection notes
- A low-mileage V12 Vantage still needs real annual maintenance.
- Cooling and battery health should be treated as routine ownership fundamentals.
Frequently asked questions
Can the V12 Vantage follow a mileage-only service plan?
No. Annual time-based servicing is the correct conservative approach.
What should owners check before a spirited trip?
Brakes, tyres, battery condition, and cooling system behaviour.