jd 450B leaking/losing gallons of oil somewhere

jd450 B with 6way blade and backhoe attachment



checked engine oil level yesterday, down about 6 qts.

topped it up, ran for about 3 hours



checked oil level again today, down about 6 quarts again.



something is very wrong here.



I don't see any drip beads underneath



figure I will top it off and leave engine off overnite, look for drips



run engine tomorrow, leave in one spot, look for leaks



any suggestions would help



Also, looking for someone who can work on this machine near Canandaigua, NY southeast

of Rochester



Thanks

DG

jd 450B leaking/losing gallons of oil somewhere