MG ZS Engine Oil Guide: 1.5 and 1.5T Petrol

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Quick answer

MG UAE's current ZS brochure lists two petrol engines: a 1.5-litre unit listed as 1.5L (110 HP) on the STD and COM 1.5 grades, and a 1.5-litre turbo (1.5T, 168 HP) on the COM 1.5T and LUX grades. Both drive the front wheels through a CVT. Because they are different engines, check which one your ZS has before buying oil. The brochure prints no engine codes or oil data, and ShipMyPart has not verified grade, quantity or interval, so we confirm the engine by VIN first.

Which ZS engine do you have?

Grade on MG UAE's brochureEnginePower
STD 1.5 CVT1.5-litre (1.5L)110 HP
COM 1.5 CVT1.5-litre (1.5L)110 HP
COM 1.5T CVT1.5-litre turbo168 HP
LUX 1.5T CVT1.5-litre turbo168 HP

A "T" after the engine size on the tailgate or in the grade name usually marks the turbo; the VIN settles it.

Specifications

ItemValueSource
Grades (current MG UAE brochure)STD 1.5 CVT, COM 1.5 CVT, COM 1.5T CVT, LUX 1.5T CVTmedia-hub-prod.mgmotor.me
Engines1.5-litre petrol (listed as 1.5L) or 1.5-litre turbo petrol (1.5T)media-hub-prod.mgmotor.me
Maximum power110 HP (1.5) / 168 HP (1.5T)media-hub-prod.mgmotor.me
TransmissionCVT (all grades)media-hub-prod.mgmotor.me
DriveFront-wheel drivewww.mg-uae.com

Fluid specifications for this model are confirmed by VIN on request.

Two engines, two oil questions

The 1.5L and the turbocharged 1.5T, despite the same size, do different jobs with their oil. In the turbo version the oil also lubricates and cools the turbocharger shaft, which runs far hotter and faster than anything in the 1.5L engine. Manufacturers often set different requirements for the two, so a bottle that suits one ZS may not suit the other.

That is why we ask for the VIN even when you tell us the car is "a ZS".

What to read on the bottle

Viscosity grade
The two numbers describing cold-start and hot flow; must match MG's figure for your engine.
Specification or approval
The performance standard MG lists; a matching thickness alone is not enough.
Quantity
Enough for the drain plus the new filter; we tell you when we confirm the VIN.

Parts that go with an oil change

  • A new oil filter, matched to the engine version.
  • A drain-plug washer, so the oil pan does not weep.
  • On the turbo engine, a look at the intake hoses for oil mist, an early clue that the turbocharger seals are wearing.

Clues worth a closer look

CluePossible meaning
Oil light stays on after startLow level or low pressure: switch off and check before driving
Warning with a full dipstickThe pressure sensor or pump needs testing
Level falling month by monthA leak or oil use; worth finding before it grows

For major damage we can also source a ZS engine assembly for the correct version.

A compact SUV in UAE traffic

The ZS is often a first car or a second family car: school runs, mall car parks, short commutes and long idling with the air-conditioning on. These count as severe conditions in most service schedules, so look at the severe-use column in your service book rather than the normal one. We have not verified MG's interval, so we don't quote one.

Order oil for a ZS

Send usWhat it tells us
The VINWhich of the two ZS engines is fitted
A photo of the tailgate badgeA quick cross-check: 1.5 or 1.5T
Filter: yes or noWhether to add a matching filter to the quote

The quote covers the oil MG lists for that engine, in the right quantity, with delivery to any emirate.

Compatible products

Compatibility verification required

No fluid or part is listed here until its specification has been checked against MG's requirement for your vehicle. Send your VIN and we will confirm what fits before you order.

Confirm by VIN before you order

Send your VIN (chassis number) and we will confirm the correct engine oil for your MG ZS.

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Frequently asked questions

Which engines does the MG ZS have in the UAE?

MG UAE's brochure lists a 1.5-litre engine listed as 1.5L (110 HP) and a 1.5-litre turbo (168 HP), both with a CVT.

Do the 1.5 and 1.5T ZS use the same oil?

Don't assume so. They are different engines; we confirm the requirement for yours by VIN.

Which oil grade does the MG ZS need?

The grade and approval MG specifies for your engine. ShipMyPart has not verified them; check the owner's manual or send us your VIN.

How much oil does a ZS take?

We confirm the quantity by VIN; it is not verified on this page.

How often should I change the oil?

Follow the service book and its severe-use schedule. We don't quote an interval until it is verified.

Can ShipMyPart supply oil and a filter for my ZS?

Yes. After a VIN check we supply the specified oil and a matching filter with UAE delivery.

Need parts or fluids for your MG ZS?

Contact ShipMyPart on WhatsApp or request a quote. We deliver across the UAE.

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