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What oil would you run in this car. It calls for 0w20. Cost does not matter
2022 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
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Apparently, Aston only calls for API/ILSAC 0w20 in the US 
See page 213 of this owner's manual (it's from 2020, but the same probably goes for 2022)
Even the Euro owner's manual (see page 220) says to only require basic ILSAC/API 0w20. Yikes! Even "lesser" Euro cars have higher standards for their 0w20
That said, any Euro 0w20 will work fine. A Euro-specific 0w20 will be better than any basic SN/SP GF5/GF6 0w20. Any ACEA C5/C6 will do the job.
Brand name doesn't matter. You could even go up to 5w30. A lot of people on here will probably tell you to move up to 5w30. There are a lot of good 5w30 oils to choose from. I'd use either an A5/B5 or A3/B4 0w30 or 5w30, or Rotella T6 5w30 (API CK-4/SN, ACEA E6)
M1, Castrol, PP, Liqui-Moly, even Valvoline has good Euro oils for you.
Castrol 0w30 A3/B4 would be a great choice.
See page 213 of this owner's manual (it's from 2020, but the same probably goes for 2022)
Even the Euro owner's manual (see page 220) says to only require basic ILSAC/API 0w20. Yikes! Even "lesser" Euro cars have higher standards for their 0w20
That said, any Euro 0w20 will work fine. A Euro-specific 0w20 will be better than any basic SN/SP GF5/GF6 0w20. Any ACEA C5/C6 will do the job.
Brand name doesn't matter. You could even go up to 5w30. A lot of people on here will probably tell you to move up to 5w30. There are a lot of good 5w30 oils to choose from. I'd use either an A5/B5 or A3/B4 0w30 or 5w30, or Rotella T6 5w30 (API CK-4/SN, ACEA E6)
M1, Castrol, PP, Liqui-Moly, even Valvoline has good Euro oils for you.
Castrol 0w30 A3/B4 would be a great choice.
Any car with 'Super' in its designation deserves an oil with the same sobriquet.
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There is nothing like @High Performance Lubricants Super Car "@OVERKILL" 0W-20.
You can order it here: https://www.advlubrication.com/collections/automotive-lubricants/products/super-car-engine-oil
It's will provide you with the best anti wear and cleaning properties on the market, bar-none.
You can order it here: https://www.advlubrication.com/collections/automotive-lubricants/products/super-car-engine-oil
It's will provide you with the best anti wear and cleaning properties on the market, bar-none.
https://www.blauparts.com/ravenol-motor-oil-vse-0w-20-fully-synthetic-5l.html if you want a 0W20. I prefer https://www.blauparts.com/ravenol-motor-oil-5w30-vmp-5l.html. Both have a PAO basestock.
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Why does PAO matter? What desirable properties does it have? What can it do for an engine?
Ah Ravenol, that wonderful motor oil blended either with Group III + Group I add-pack carrier + add-pack, or PAO + Group I add-pack carrier + add-pack. It's one of the most hyped lubricant brands on the market. Not a hint of Esters or Alkylated Naphthalene beyond the bare minimum required to prevent seal shrinkage, and that's in the PAO based blends.
I have yet to see any indication that Ravenol can actually provide superior wear protection and cleanliness compared to Mobil 1, let alone HPL. From everything I've seen, it should probably be called "Varneol", not Ravenol.
So what's it like owning and driving this car?
If I were going to run an 0w20 not considered "boutique" it would be a 0w20 that also met VW 508. Otherwise the HPL recommendation seems very appropriate. JMO.
What are your intended driving conditions? Highway driving, stop and go city driving in heavy traffic, track use? How many mile a year? 
And the most important question, do you have any pics?
And the most important question, do you have any pics?
Who hypes Ravenol? What sources back up your claim?
Do you work for ExxonMobil?
Cannot remember reading a used oil analysis or claim that Ravenol wasn't anything but what it should be and is...
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We need pictures of this beast first. Then we can talk about oil.
No outrage here my friend. I use Ravenol and have no negative experience or impacts.
Your claim around hype has no foundation. Your opinion on overpriced is just that. I see the value in the price point, the quality and the results.
I am sure Mobil lubes are great as is HPL. In fact, I would try HPL before going back to Mobile products.
Why are you so set on hammering Ravenol??
Id probably run something superlight.
Like Redline 0w5
I'm joking don't do that.
I second Ravenol or Mobil 1 Extended Performance.
Like Redline 0w5
I'm joking don't do that.
I second Ravenol or Mobil 1 Extended Performance.
Check out the virgin oil analysis sub-forum for a VOA of Ravenol VMP 5W30.
HPL and Redline if not in warranty. Also if not under warrant I’d pump the viscosity up.
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