Does the Breeze National VI model have a particulate filter?
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The Breeze National VI model 240-TURBO is equipped with a particulate filter. Apart from the 240-TURBO, the other four models of the Breeze National VI do not have a particulate filter but still meet the National VI emission standards. A particulate filter is a ceramic filter installed in the exhaust system of diesel engines, which captures particulate emissions before they enter the atmosphere. It can reduce the soot produced by diesel engines by more than 90%, and the captured particulate emissions are subsequently burned off during vehicle operation. Working principle of the particulate filter: The diesel particulate filter is coated with metals such as platinum, rhodium, and palladium. The black smoke containing carbon particles emitted by the diesel engine enters the exhaust particulate trap through a dedicated pipeline. After passing through the densely arranged bag-type filter inside, the carbon particles are adsorbed onto the filter made of metal fiber felt. When the amount of adsorbed particles reaches a certain level, the burner at the end automatically ignites, burning off the carbon particles adsorbed on it and converting them into harmless carbon dioxide that is then expelled. To check whether the Breeze National VI is equipped with a particulate filter, you can use the following three methods: Check the and to see if there is a particulate filter function. Additionally, you can carefully check the fault codes in the manual to see if there is a "particulate filter" warning light indicator. Check the label on the oil cap. If the oil cap clearly indicates the use of 0W-20 grade oil, it means the vehicle is equipped with a particulate filter. Check whether there is a cylindrical section on the exhaust pipe behind the three-way catalytic converter. If there is, that is the particulate filter.
I've been driving the Honda Haoying China 6 version for a while now, which indeed comes with a particulate filter - a mandatory device under the China 6 emission standards. The overall driving experience is good with smooth acceleration, but you need to pay attention to driving habits. If you frequently drive short distances at low speeds in urban areas, it's easy to cause particulate filter clogging, and having the dashboard warning light come on would be troublesome. So I make sure to drive on the highway or floor the accelerator for a few minutes every week to let the system automatically regenerate and clear the accumulated particles. Maintenance isn't too troublesome - the dealership checks it during the first service, and I just follow the user manual recommendations normally. The fuel consumption is relatively higher, but it's worth it for environmental protection, avoiding expensive repairs and driving issues if it gets clogged. Overall, it works quite well - the key is developing good driving habits and avoiding prolonged idling.
As an auto mechanic, I've dealt with many particulate filter issues in the Honda Breeze China VI models. It definitely has this device - almost all new vehicles under China VI standards are equipped with this component. Common symptoms include power loss or warning lights due to clogging. I recommend owners regularly perform high-speed driving to activate regeneration - generally maintaining speeds above 80 km/h for 15 minutes can achieve automatic cleaning. During inspections, simply use basic diagnostic tools to check exhaust system data. If completely clogged, cleaning costs aren't expensive, usually just a few hundred yuan, much cheaper than replacing new parts. Never ignore it - address it early, otherwise you'll fail emissions tests during annual inspections. With normal use, it has a long lifespan, typically lasting 5-6 years without major issues.
