Does the Tiguan National VI A have a particulate filter?
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The Tiguan National VI A is equipped with a particulate filter, which is standard across all Volkswagen Tiguan models. A particulate filter is a ceramic filter installed in the diesel engine's emission system, designed to 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 matter is 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 particulate filter through a dedicated pipe. The densely arranged bag-type filter inside captures the carbon particles on a metal fiber felt filter. 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 whether the Tiguan National VI A has a particulate filter, you can use the following three methods: 1. Check the Owner's Maintenance Manual and Owner's User Manual to see if there is a particulate filter function. 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 states the use of 0W-20 grade oil, it indicates the presence of a particulate filter. 3. Inspect the exhaust pipe behind the three-way catalytic converter to see if there is an additional cylindrical section. If present, that is the particulate filter.
