How many liters of manual transmission fluid does the MG ZS require?

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Jaxson
07/30/25 9:10am
The MG ZS 1.6 manual transmission requires approximately 4-6 liters of fluid for a manual oil change (gravity drain method), while around 9-12 liters are needed when using an oil change machine. Different vehicle models have varying replacement intervals. Below are the recommended transmission fluid replacement cycles: Manual Transmission: Manual transmission fluid is generally recommended to be replaced every three years or approximately 100,000 kilometers. Automatic Transmission: Automatic transmission fluid is typically suggested for replacement every two years or around 40,000 kilometers. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): CVT fluid is usually advised to be changed every two years or approximately 60,000 kilometers. The transmission fluid replacement methods are as follows: Drain the fluid by loosening the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission, then refill. Remove the transmission oil pan directly for draining and refilling: This method provides more thorough replacement than the previous one by removing deposits from the bottom of the oil pan. Automatic transmission fluid replacement using a circulation machine: Dynamic oil change with an intelligent circulation machine can filter and clean sludge and impurities in the automatic transmission.
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