Does the FAW-Volkswagen Tacqua have a particulate filter?
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Volkswagen Tacqua meets the China VI emission standard. It is equipped with a particulate filter. A particulate filter is a ceramic filter installed in the diesel engine emission system, which can capture 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 engine exhaust particulate trap through a dedicated pipeline. After passing through the densely arranged bag-type filters inside, the carbon smoke particles are adsorbed on the filter made of metal fiber felt. When the adsorption of particles reaches a certain level, the burner at the end automatically ignites and burns, burning off the carbon smoke particles adsorbed on it and turning them into harmless carbon dioxide. To check whether the FAW-Volkswagen Tacqua is equipped with a particulate filter, you can use the following three methods: Check the "Owner's Maintenance Manual" and "Owner's User Manual" to see if there is a particulate filter function. In addition, you can carefully check the fault codes in the manual to see if there is a "particulate filter" fault light indicator; Check the label above the oil filler cap. If the oil cap clearly indicates 0W-20 grade oil, it means it 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 seen many Tacqua owners share that this car indeed comes with a particulate filter, as FAW-Volkswagen has installed it on most gasoline-powered Tacqua models to meet the China 6 emission standards. The particulate filter's role is to capture particulate matter in the exhaust, reducing pollution. However, there's a catch—if you frequently drive short distances or at low speeds, it might get clogged, leading to reduced power or warning lights. I must remind you to regularly drive on the highway for a while to allow the system to regenerate automatically, burning off the accumulated particles. Maintain it well, and the car's environmental performance and fuel economy will remain good. Overall, after driving the Tacqua for several years, this system is quite common but requires extra attention to driving habits.
