Hello Karl (and others with unresolved oil consumption 200 series v8 diesels) Whilst forums are not the place to flog products, sometimes communication of solutions are worthwhile if they are genuine. Not withstanding the various pump and other possible mechanical issues described here (which are the manufacturers problem), these 200 series engines require a high spec engine oil. I suspect that various dealers and service centres use a variety of oils (both in base oil, API spec, viscosity and additive pack ingedients). In many cases, this could explain the avriety of oil consumption levels being quoted here. I have had some success this year resolving oil consumption issues immediatley in 200 series v8's with a CJ-4 semi synthetic 15W40 diesel engine oil, with special soot control features in the add pack. I have collegues in both VIC and NSW who have complained bitterly about this issue and by taking this particular oil to the dealer for servicing, discoverd the oil consumption issue was resolved, together with a noticable decrease in engine noise on startup. Interested members are welcome to email me if they would like to discuss this solution in more detail or be referred to some 200 series owners who have resolved this issue. Kind regards to all Bruce
