Which vehicles are equipped with particulate filters?

[DeBella]

Volkswagen Tayron, T-Roc and other models are equipped with particulate filters. Below is an introduction to particulate filters: 1. Definition: A particulate filter is a ceramic filter installed in the exhaust system of diesel engines, which captures particulate emissions before they enter the atmosphere. 2. Function: The particulate filter can reduce engine-generated soot by more than 90%. The captured particulate emissions are then burned off during vehicle operation. When the amount of adsorbed particulates reaches a certain level, the burner at the end automatically ignites and burns, converting the adsorbed carbon soot particles into harmless carbon dioxide that is then expelled.

[McStephanie]

I've been driving diesel pickup trucks for over a decade and know that almost all modern diesel vehicles are equipped with particulate filters, which are mandatory by the state. Later, I noticed that gasoline cars started having them too, especially after the implementation of the China VI emission standards (around 2019). Most new direct-injection turbocharged gasoline cars now come with this little device. Common family cars like the Volkswagen Bora and Magotan, as well as luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLC, can't escape it. Simply put, this thing filters black smoke from exhaust emissions, but it's prone to clogging, so you need to be careful with prolonged low-speed driving.

[StManuel]

Over the years of focusing on environmental protection, I've noticed that particulate filters are no longer exclusive to diesel vehicles. After China implemented the National VI emission standards, 90% of new vehicles are now required to install them. Gasoline vehicles use GPFs, while diesel vehicles use DPFs, both working on the principle of intercepting PM2.5 particles. Members of our car club often discuss this topic—Japanese hybrids have them, American muscle cars have them, even the 30,000-yuan microvans must be equipped. I recommend checking the environmental compliance list when choosing a car, otherwise you might encounter issues during annual inspections.

[VanMichael]

With 20 years of auto repair experience, diesel truck particulate filters were the most common repairs. Now it's different—nearly all new gasoline cars have them, especially China VI models post-2019. Last week, I just fixed a Tiguan L and a Sylphy, both clogged with this thing. Whether it's VW's 1.4T or Toyota's 2.0L engines, none can escape—German and Japanese brands are all covered. This device is more delicate than catalytic converters, prone to carbon buildup from low-temperature short-distance driving.

[SanSarah]

Last year when I was changing cars, I noticed something strange: particulate filters have become standard! The salesperson said all China VI compliant vehicles must have them installed, whether domestic or imported brands. The plug-in hybrid BYD Tang I researched has one, while the pure electric VW ID4 doesn't. This device is installed near the exhaust pipe to capture carbon particles from incomplete combustion. Once when driving a colleague's Toyota Levin Hybrid in traffic, I could hear it buzzing during self-cleaning - quite interesting indeed.