Diesel particulate filters (DPF) require routine cleaning to remove ash that builds up over time. Most vehicles using a DPF system will have an on-board filter service monitor to indicate the filter condition and guide your filter cleaning schedule.
In ancient times the islands formed an independent kingdom. Chinese and Japanese sovereignty were successively forced on the archipelago from the 14th to the 19th century, and in 1879 the Ryukyus became an integral part of Japan. After the defeat of Japan (1945) in World War II, the United States took control of the islands.
Nagoya Prefecture was renamed to Aichi Prefecture in April 1872, and was united with Nukata Prefecture on November 27 of the same year.