Does the Tayron 30th Anniversary Edition have a particulate filter?
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The Tayron 30th Anniversary Edition is equipped with a particulate filter, which is standard across all Volkswagen Tayron models. A particulate filter is a ceramic filter installed in the diesel engine's emission system that captures particulate emissions before they enter the atmosphere. It can reduce soot produced by diesel engines by more than 90%, and the captured particulate emissions are subsequently burned off during vehicle operation. How the particulate filter works: 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 pipe. The densely arranged bag-type filters inside capture the carbon particles on a filter made of metal fiber felt. When the accumulated particles reach a certain level, the burner at the end automatically ignites, burning off the captured carbon particles and converting them into harmless carbon dioxide. To check if the Tayron 30th Anniversary Edition has a particulate filter, you can use the following three methods: 1. Check the and to see if the particulate filter function is mentioned. Additionally, carefully review the fault codes in the manual to see if there is a "particulate filter" warning light indicator. 2. Check the label on the oil cap. If the oil cap clearly indicates 0W-20 grade oil, it means the vehicle is equipped with a particulate filter. 3. Look behind the three-way catalytic converter on the exhaust pipe for a cylindrical section. If present, that is the particulate filter.
As an owner, my Tiguan 30th Anniversary Edition encountered a clogged particulate filter within less than three months of city driving, with the yellow warning light popping up on the dashboard. The mechanic said all China VI vehicles are now required to have this device installed, located right behind the three-way catalytic converter. The only solution was to drive on the highway—I had to make a special trip of over 40 kilometers to clear it. Now I make it a routine to drive on the ring road every two weeks, keeping the RPM above 3000. The anniversary edition wheels are quite distinctive, but this emissions device is truly a love-hate relationship.
