Has anyone taken apart a particulate filter? I'm driving a '23 Smart Comfort and was planning to switch to Pilot after the warranty expires and remove the particulate filter. But now I'm wondering if the OBD inspection will be a problem.

Hello everyone, when doing a minor maintenance on the Toyota Tundra, do you need to remove the skid plate to change the oil filter and drain the used oil? Or does the skid plate have an inspection port for changing the oil filter and draining the oil? I'm worried that if you have to remove the skid plate every time, it might wear out the threads on the original car frame, especially since some workers use electric tools for tightening.

Just wondering, I really like this car's 8AT and 2.5T. But do you know if it has a particulate filter? And is the engine longitudinal or transverse? Also, how's the sound insulation?

I'm looking to buy a 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5L Naturally Aspirated, Automatic Comfort model. I want to ask everyone if the current 2023 models on sale have a particulate filter. As far as I know, the 1.4T model does have it, but I'm not sure about the 1.5L. Thank you.

Have any of you extended your warranty after the original 3-year factory warranty expired? Any advice? My vehicle is almost 3 years old, and I'm considering whether to extend the warranty. 🙏

Everyone's saying this transmission isn't good. It's said to have common issues. Friends, is this transmission really not durable? I don't drive aggressively, and I'm looking to buy a hatchback or a two-box car. I don't want one with a particulate filter, don't like turbocharged engines, and not a fan of dual-clutch transmissions. Right now, Tiida seems to be the only one without a particulate filter. I'm just concerned about its transmission.

Does the 2024 Highlander's particulate filter still get clogged? Fellow car enthusiasts, is your particulate filter still getting clogged? I've heard that the materials used now are better, so the chances of clogging are lower. I'm considering just replacing it with an empty shell to avoid future headaches.

I went to the Toyota 4S store yesterday to check out this car. The exterior and interior are both acceptable. I'm just a bit concerned about one thing: the particulate filter is located in the middle section of the exhaust, which is a bit far from the engine. Theoretically, since it's a naturally aspirated hybrid engine, the operating temperature is lower and the filter is farther from the engine. Wouldn't the particulate filter be more prone to clogging? What do you experts think about this issue?