Where is my oil going

[k130]

Ok ive done just under 2K in my 323i and used about 500ml oil, is this too much for a 125K engine?

Problem is I cant see where its going, its not in the exhaust or the coolant so whats going on?

[Artis]

stem seels might be on way out

[Widge]

Hmmm so you may end up using 5 ltrs in 10,000 miles of motoring.
Are you sure the sump plug is not leaking?

[k130]

cheers, ill check that, one of the lower breather vacuum hoses has shattered, could it be that?

[Widge]

Yes!!!!!!!

I bet that's what it is. Better that than expensive engine internals

[k130]

too right mate

anyway she wouldnt run so well if she was pissing oil into the cylinders...

[Widge]

Asking questions you already know the answers to!!!!!
Hmmmf whatever is next