Excess Oil Loss

[A2O2]

My 1.4 TDI 2001 is losing about 0.5 Litre for every 600 miles. This seems a lot or is this common for a diesel engine.

I suspect the engine breather pipe...can this be blocked or replaced?

Appreciate any advise.

Thanks

A2O2

 

[spike]

A blocked breather would result in crankcase pressure would cause oil to leak from gasket joints and seals. If you don't have any external oil leaks its more likely to be worn engine internals.
Oil consumption limits and possible causes are covered in this thread - http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9170&highlight=oil+consumption

Cheers Spike