BRed Where is the engine oil going?

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So my wife tells me the Big red speedometer is going faster then the sxs Some times it will not even move. I had an issue with low oil before and low oil pressure means no gogo. I checked the oil while was she complaining and no oil on stick.?. Let it sit a few minutes and I started it to get it back the gargage. Parked it , get back to that later. . Next day checked oil Full to the line. So where is the oil going or plugged somewhere , slow to return to the bottom. ??Change oil and filter in Nov. Its a farm sxs so driven most days but not far or hard.
 
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Are you warming it up to check the oil when you change it?

You should fill the oil to the top line, start and idle for 3-5 minutes then shut off and wait 2-3 minutes before checking level.

Don't screw the dipstick in, just set it in.
 
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Changed the oil in Nov this issue just started in the last couple weeks,. Yes engine was warmed up prior to changing oil. and yes engine was run for a couple minutes after change to check level. No i screwed the cover on when I read the level.
 
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Changed the oil in Nov this issue just started in the last couple weeks,. Yes engine was warmed up prior to changing oil. and yes engine was run for a couple minutes after change to check level. No i screwed the cover on when I read the level.

There's your issue then, never screw the dipstick in on any Honda product to check the oil.
 
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So I check oil on the cold engine with plug in was at correct mark.
Unscrewed and checked was just touching the stick.
Added about a litre to read good not screwed in . Working good for me . Have the boss verify later if its ok.
Thanks.
 
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