I Found a SIMPLE FIX for Chainsaw Oil Problems!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@sapelesteve]

This falls under the "common sense" category! Good one Steve! 👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@rutbuster1]

Steve, good advice but I'll add one more. If the bar oil is real thick and you don't want to waste it, you can thin it out with a little diesel fuel. I've done this quite a few times in my lifetime. Especially during the cold Winter months. It doesn't take much to mix it thinner. Of all the years I've done this, I've never had any premature wear on the bar or the chain. Diesel fuel is oily. For those worried about sparks and fires, diesel has a higher flashpoint thus harder to ignite.

[@donaldshimkus539]

Aww, I was just gonna say the flames shooting off the bar must be spectacular. Oh well.😢

[@canufi6my]

I enjoy what you're saying, glad you still have that hint of Bill Murray in there!

[@michaelhelfrich7146]

The amsoil chain lube is fantastic. Not very thick but sticky

[@yoursacredquest]

Who knew there were different weights of bar oil! I've never seen a label designating viscosity.

[@jamesfield6568]

Winter blend or summer blend. If it's cold out use the thin stuff, winter blend. In the summer use the winter blend too.

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

Wintertime I just add a little motor oil to the chain oil I already have

[@gharv1313]

Absolutely makes sense SteveO! Definitely will be checking my stock here. Oh by the way you're in luck, I heard that if you tell someone your wish it never comes true 🤣🤣. Hopefully you and April have a fantastic weekend! Cheers as always 🍻🍺🍻

[@barryh2253]

I have an MS250, in winter I mix bar chain oil and atf fluid together it seems to work fine. From what I could see the 2 types of oil seem to mix together okay

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Interesting!

[@ronbrooks6681]

You are Right on Steve. I mix a Winter Weight with my Summer Weight and it Oils much Better. My MS-260PRO has An Adjustable and I run it full open and my Chain is always Wet looking. My MS-271 I only use a mixture because no Adjustment on this Saw. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg, NY, Great Tips Thank You Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@shmonsterman1356]

Cheers Steve . Thanks for sharing

[@mattwaters6987]

Great video and information Steve. Thanks! 😊

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@delbertjones4950]

Hey Steve Ilive in a climet here in the winter I got to run the thinner bar oil or it will either not oil at all or not enough. Thanks that tip could help a lot of people out there! Like your videos a lot! Take care and be safe up there Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good stuff

[@jayeff3196]

Steve I was rescuing an MS250 and I opened the chain oil cap.....and found to my amazement...used diesel oil....and....he was running straight petrol in it.....oh my....😂😂😂

[@Vinny-i8o]

Thanks Steve's 💯

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@jackdawg4579]

living in a subtropical climate, where we put a jumper on when it drops to 20 degrees (about 70 bananas for you yanks), we just have "bar oil" on the shop shelf, no other grade (at least not easily determined from a look at the shelf full of bar oil ). But my little husqvarna could benefit from a higher oil flow, Ive never burnt up a bar or chain, but I'd still like it wetter!

[@Gordon_L]

You could try adding a bit of low viscosity oil to your bar oil to thin it out some . I was using GW Supatak but last time I bought a 4 litre pack I happened to buy Castrol , it seems thinner by comparison.

[@darksu6947]

That's what she said!

[@JeffM---]

Thanks man, good tip.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem!

[@sheilam4964]

Thx for the advice.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem!

[@liljoeii6091]

I'll have to do that thank you for the info and thank you for the video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@markplautz6842]

Great tip! Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Happy to help

[@frankfaubert1927]

Great video Steve. Where abouts on the island are you? I'm in beautiful downtown Port Alberni. Where do you see small engine repair in the next few years? With the push towards electrics and the fact that a lot of the manufacturers seem to want to go the way of John Deere, do you see independent small engine repair becoming more of a hobby and less of a business?

[@BearE9090]

I hear ya about the weather, It's 26 in Edmonton today. Great tip, thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on!

[@lincolnsmith9220]

Steve! You are the man! Any recommendations on brands for thinner bar oil or at least what metrics to look for as far as viscosity? Thanks again for all your content Saw god 😊

[@TadhgKelly-wg7md]

I use old friar oil and it works well and smells like frenchfries

[@kbjerke]

That'll work!! Thanks Steve!! 👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@drummer4hire12]

I actually made a custom gasket for my chainsaw that had oil problems and I actually ended up using a foam material from the dollar store which works like a dream

[@quebird3108]

I always wondered if the thin stuff lubed as well. If it's thinner, it also throws off the bar easier.

[@johnmccormick175]

Thanks Steve i will try that.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@hershelshochter4703]

in summer i fed mine straight rapeseed oil from the kitchen, in winter i add some old engine oil to the mix so it stays runny. works fine for me

[@Gordon_L]

Canola is probably cheaper , still a mustard seed oil .

[@blackenedmagic888]

What a lot of people don't understand is that not all bar oil is created equal. The higher viscosity oils are meant for hotter temperatures (i.e: summer) and the lower viscosity oils are for cooler/colder temperatures (i.e.: late fall, winter).

[@manomoa]

Because you're an expert on what we the people understand and don't understand. All I can say is good luck finding a different viscosity bar oil in Sydney. When you find it be sure to let all us stupid people know.

[@blackenedmagic888]

@@manomoa You assume much - as in that I think everyone is stupid. Not so. Looking back at my original post, maybe I should have worded it different so as to not come across as being condescending. That said, I have operated chainsaws and other two-stroke equipment for approximately forty years now, so I do have a fair amount of knowledge about them - whether or not you believe it is up to you. Anyhow, is it safe to assume the Sydney you live in is the one in Australia and not the one in Nova Scotia, Canada? If my assumption is correct, then chances are the only bar oil you would be able to find there would have a similar viscosity to what we would call "spring/summer" bar oil here in Canada. I could be wrong, but I imagine it'd be rare for you to see temperatures less than 5℃, so I doubt there'd be much need for different viscosity bar oils.

[@manomoa]

@@blackenedmagic888 uhuh and I have for 45 or more years both in NZ and Australia. Whilst you're right about temps in certain parts of Sydney it definitely gets colder than that in NZ and I still don't recall ever coming across different viscosity bar oil. Maybe they are there but I have never seen them in all those years. Personally I think they should bring back the primer as an option as opposed to adjusting the feed.

[@milwaukeejay]

Winter summer blend

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks for the info buddy🇺🇲

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@beerdrinker6452]

Great video. As just a homeowner I cut what my back says is a lot of wood. I fill my gas tank 3/4 and my oil tank full. If I go full gas and full oil, my oil tank is dry before my gas finishes. Just sayin.

[@DavidWillequer]

As someone who owns this chainsaw but hasn't tried a bunch of bar oils to know the differences between their viscosities - Any chance you'd be willing to share the brand you use? I've been using the name brand stuff but that is going to be costly in the long run. As a note - I did try the plant based stuff from Stihl and I won't be doing that again. I let it sit over the winter and it ended up attracting some vermin who decided to take up a home inside my chainsaw! Cheers!

[@dougmusselman8651]

My really old Stihl hadn't seen much use in recent years and wouldn't oil properly. After cleaning and a new spur gear it was better but not great. Lighter oil wasn't the answer either and ultimately found gunk (years of`oxidation, I suppose as there was no sawdust, chips, or other solids) in the bottom of the oil reservoir. A quick washout with mineral spirits and fresh oil did the trick. A case of not enough use causing issues.

[@NovaBill6264]

I have the stihl 029 chainsaw and it is very hard to start any advice on what to do to get it to start easier, Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

[@JHruby]

Many possibilities. Check compression, low compression equals hard to start. New plug gapped properly. Check/ replace all fuel and impulse lines and primer bulb. Finally could be infamous Stihl crank seals.

[@Hoaxer51]

There’s a diaphragm in the carburetor that can get hard over time if JHruby’s advise doesn’t work out, he’s right, there’s a lot of little things that could be the problem. Keep working at it, you’ll get it.

[@GWHcraig1088]

i like the tractor supply oil.

[@JohnSaylock-ec4cd]

I thin the gooy stuff with ATF. 10 to 1 ratio or more in the winter.

[@5DBABY]

GRATITUDE 🙏 THANK YOU

[@WilliamHollinger2019]

Canola was used as engine lubricant or known as machine lubricant then I will go get that stuff and try to run with my echo cs 310. See that would be cool to see it does the job cheaper then their bar and chain oil you almost pay an arm and a leg for.

[@Wood_Slice]

Question for pros. Stihl chainsaw ms881 will not tension the chain. Very difficult to tighten. Replaced tensioner kit with oem parts but still will not.

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

I've been so broke (empty bank account) before I used some new 20W-50 rev-tech 4 stroke motor oil in my poulan wild thing bar oil reservoir. Chain stayed wet, did not smoke. All seemed well & I'm still using that same bottle now because it's still hard times in my bank acct. Whatever works, right? Paul from S. Central Tx.

[@drmautz]

cheers

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time!

[@tacocin]

Great idea! 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Grumpyoldtrucker1976]

Hey Steve I'm looking into putting a big bore kit on my stihl ms311 chainsaw you have any good suppliers that carry a good quality big bore kit for that saw ? Thanks

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

Steve!!l have a Lot of the thicker oil can l thin it down with something???🤔

[@calebbarker6632]

Quick question. We carry Stihl saws on our fire trucks. I was told today that it is not good practice to start the saws every morning during our check off of our tools. We should only check and start them once a week, and they should not idle longer than 1 minute. Is this good advice? It’s important our saws run and work every day.

[@theoilybeard3287]

Thanks Steve! I have a husqy 350 that really doesn't like to oil. I've checked the pump (fine),, pipes, tank, filter etc, washed it all out paraffin etc etc. Get a decent amount of oil pumping through the hole that matches up to the one on the bar (yes, cleaned that also), the holes seem to line up (and I countersunk the bar one a little in case it they didn't), Yet I don't get oil on chain! I've never been able to work it out :( I'll try the thinner bar oil idea and see if that works. I'll probably mix the only bar oil i have with something thin (ATF probably) just to test it out, I doubt it'll burn the bar up while testing, and any oil would be better than no oil! Any other ideas would be welcomed though. In emergencies I've run it with nothing more than a good chain soaking from an oil can every cut or two!

[@jongraff6931]

I run the stihl winter grade all the time, and still not enough for cutting ceder trees. Stihl 021, 025 and ms250.

[@hanky640]

Can I substitute used automobile motor oil for the bar lubrication?

[@jamesfield6568]

Out of a chevy yes. Out of a ford or dodge no. The silver glitter is no good.

[@travislauderbaugh1507]

Right on. Seems like alot of stihls have that issue from my experience. Steve do you have tips on fixing a manual oiler? I've got a old pioneer with a lever you have to pump when cutting to make it oil. Cleaned it all up but still won't oil

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

This video might help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nquke6yql62mrqM

[@travislauderbaugh1507]

Thanks Steve. That's an idea I never thought of

[@muffinthepug2358]

Great tip Steve. Muffin out.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@petepeabody8905]

Steve what viscosity is that Lucky beer???

[@heyinway]

Clean the built-up goo out of your chainsaw bar grooves. Also make sure your bar grooves aren't pinched causing drag on the chain.

[@gileaton4324]

If my saws are leaking bar oil when stored, would thicker oil fix that?

[@TravisDoesFirewood]

Can skimp on bar oil, but go all-in on mixing oil (red armor). Keep cuttin'!

[@heyinway]

British Columbia Vancouver Island You Tubers collaboration would be awesome....Steve with his small engine repair, Dave Coulter with Daily Driven Exotics, and Chrome Valdez with Vancity Vanlife.

[@slhines7]

How thin of oil are we talking about? The only one I've ever used is comparable to SAE30 from what I can tell. Thanks

[@a3970010]

I cut the heavy lube I have with some 5w30 motor oil for the same reason. It seems to work 🤷

[@steveniksid5874]

I add 10% diesel fuel to my bar oil in the winter months.

[@royevans7793]

I had an uncle that mixed 30 weight motor oil with STP, the thick stuff like honey in his chain saw and swore by it.

[@dreadnought2024]

F'n Steve!! Good to see you! This world is crazy out here!! HELP!!! ;-]

[@paulprillwitz9901]

👍👍

[@twocyclesmoke]

April: Stop buying small engine equipment. Steve: Ok… need broken small engine equipment… Trade only. “Few days later “ Look April!!! Reveals trailer full of broken small engine equipment & new outdoor furniture the truck bed… Don’t worry, I traded for all of it. I even stopped & bought a replacement grill & new outdoor furniture. 🤣

[@gregorypierce6703]

Great info. R u near Port Alberni on the Island?

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nanaimo

[@raycatlin3554]

👍. .Good to see ya S S E !. . . Good health to you all ! 👋. . 👉💨

[@chuckb9867]

I wish steve would have a tangerine antonic once in a while with extra Lime

[@bradmironik6137]

Makes sense.however inspect the area where the lube pumps from. Found my in laws saw full of debris and was dry as a bone. Meanwhile in law revving the saw like in a horror movie and no clue what they are doing.

[@jakeschisler7525]

My brand new ms 250 I fill the bar oil up and it leaks out so bad. The oil cap has been replaced 3 times. Once by me and the rest by the dealer. When I got to the dealer and they said it was the oil cap but they put in a dye to see where it was leaking and as I picked up the saw their counter was a big mess of oil and so I think maybe the tank has a crack in it. I started arguing with them and they just walked away. All that did was piss me off. Brought the saw home and poured the oil out. So whenever I decide to run I can fill it up and when finished drain it back out! Never buying anything from them again!

[@chuckb9867]

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[@enginemagician]

😁😁😁 That was an airplane.

[@kenbrown2808]

I can back that up. I buy my bar oil from my saw shop, instead of buying it from the discount store, and I don't have bar wear like the people who buy the cheap oil do.

[@filipeorr7821]

And then he uses even thinner liquid on himself! He deserves a beer!

[@JasonsLabVideos]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAH. Epic !! Love it !!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@marksmith9295]

I have have seen some folks use waste oil from their vehicles as bar oil. This is definitely polluting the environment reusing oil not meant to be reused before it can be reprocessed.

[@kevinorr6880]

Friggin April!!

[@g-man7938]

Just plain ol' common sense, good tip though. Should have had April demonstrating the different viscositys. Need More April....... lol.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Agreed!

[@sneak6654]

I watched a guy on KZbin that uses vegetable oil instead of regular bar oil in his chainsaw not because it oils his chainsaw better, but because he felt guilty having a petroleum based bar oil slinging off the tip of his saw and ruining the environment. He was running a gas saw by the way and I can’t remember his name for the life of me.

[@kenbrown2808]

I know guys who buy an electric and oil it with vegetable oil for cutting up game.

[@samuelchamberlain2584]

@sneak6654 I haven't used petroleum bar oil for years , rso veg (cannola) seems the right viscosity . I realise Steve said there are different grades of bar oil but what I can buy locally gums everything up .

[@saigyl9149]

i hear wishing on a plane is bad luck for the wish you made

[@bobbyb322]

I'm guilty, I use 30 wt oil on those saws.

[@thomaskapetantsis4951]

You know why she wished that right…. Lol

[@Hunting451]

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. 🤷‍♂️😎

[@Ethan7s]

Does April know how you make your money?

[@richardpucci6771]

enlarge bar oil hole with a Dremel... as per Iron Horse videos

[@justanotherviewer52]

lol - be careful what you wish for?

[@Mackeson3]

Slightly OT. If you are running say some farm equipment that has a drive chain that runs fast but doesn't have a self lube mechanism, chainsaw oil clings to the drive links better than say engine oil.

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

I had some of the Stihl bar oil, it messed up literally every saw I put it in....either wouldn't oil enough, they would clogged too quickly, or didn't oil at all....I thinned it out about 50/50 with some 20 wt oil I had, it was usable after that, but I refuse to buy more of that oil. I just use 30 wt motor oil.

[@1944chevytruck]

LMAO!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@rlaslo100]

Now all you get is All-season oil!

[@KarlBunker]

Yeah, but how do you tell the thick stuff from the runny stuff without opening a bunch of jugs and sticking your finger in each one?

[@rorynelson7548]

Hahaha good joke

[@Sophia-hs3rz]

When are you go'ey hav a LivE? I want to show off my new shoes ,, , 💃🏼👠

[@dudehere340]

I can't stop mine from leaking. Ive had two MS250s that leak oil in storage. I've been draining it after use. Kind of a pain in the ass. My MS391 never leaks 🤷‍♂️ Any thoughts?

[@mysticmeadow9116]

I heard (on another channel) it's normal to leak chain oil. I keep an old 5 gallon lid under mine. Saves on clean ups.

[@keith455-73]

You should have told her- oops, you told me your wish, now it won’t come true. That way you have an excuse to keep buying small engine stuff. 😊😊