We've now done 10k kms in five months with the Accord, mostly medium length journeys but some regular short trips and - X fingers - no DPF issues. I have never been able to tell if the thing is regenerating but there is a warning message when it needs X minutes at more than 37mph (why not above X revs?) that I haven't seen yet. The handbook also says white smoke may be visible from the exhaust during regeneration but I haven't see that either, so far.
The opinion on Accord forums seems to be that 0-30 oil should be used to avoid DPF issues but our car has 5-40 in it, made by a firm called Fuchs-Labo, which the Honda dealer's service manager insists is the right stuff.
I still maintain that the power delivery of a turbo diesel is deceptive and flatters indifferent driving. Sure, it's strong at low revs but falls off a cliff above 4k, which is why six gears may be 'necessary', with all the extra effort involved. Luckily, our car has a 5-speed auto with the usual excellent Honda shift plus flappy paddles - the best bit of the whole motor.
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DPF's. Conflicting advice new
DPF's. Conflicting advice new