Does the Tiguan X have a particulate filter?

[LaKira]

Tiguan X is equipped with a particulate filter, as all China VI standard vehicles come with particulate filters. 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 engine's exhaust particulate trap through a dedicated pipe. Inside, a densely arranged bag-type filter captures 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 Tiguan X has a particulate filter, you can use the following three methods: 1. Refer to the and to see if there is a particulate filter function. Additionally, carefully check 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 the use of 0W-20 grade oil, it means the vehicle is equipped with a particulate filter. 3. Look at 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.

[RowanRose]

I drive a Volkswagen Tiguan X, the China 6 version purchased last year, and of course it has a particulate filter. This device is installed in the rear exhaust pipe and is specifically designed to capture small particulate pollutants in the exhaust, such as ash and soot. The China 6 standard requires all vehicles to have this, otherwise emissions won't pass. When driving this SUV, I pay special attention to avoiding clogging during city traffic jams or low-speed driving. Once clogged, it can affect power and increase fuel consumption. When driving on the highway, maintaining higher speeds for a while can automatically clean the GPF. During maintenance, the mechanic suggested checking it every 5,000 kilometers to avoid expensive repairs if it fails. Overall, the Tiguan X performs well, but this device requires regular maintenance to avoid headaches.

[RowanMarie]

The particulate filter is now a standard feature in modern gasoline vehicles, as all new cars must be equipped with it under the China VI emission standards. For the Volkswagen Tiguan X models, whether it's the X or L variant, the entire lineup comes with this device installed to filter out fine particulate matter from the exhaust. Its working principle is quite simple: a filter is placed in the exhaust system to trap harmful dust and reduce PM2.5 emissions. When I was purchasing the car, I checked the technical specifications—all Tiguan X models post-2020 include this feature because they use direct-injection engines. Under normal usage, there shouldn't be any issues, but it's important to drive at high speeds periodically to prevent clogging from prolonged low-speed driving. During maintenance, be sure to ask the service center about it and not overlook the details.

[StJonathan]

At the repair shop, I often see Touareg X owners coming to inquire about the particulate filter because it indeed has one. The China VI emission standards require all SUVs to be equipped with this device to capture exhaust particulates. Checking the GPF is quite simple; just pay attention to the dashboard warning light while driving: if the yellow light comes on, it indicates a possible blockage, and you should address it promptly to avoid affecting performance. My suggestion is to drive at high speed for about 30 minutes to clean it thoroughly. Without this device, exceeding emission standards could result in fines. The Touareg X comes with it by default, which is hassle-free.