I Found Out Why STIHLS Gas Caps Were RECALLED!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

✅CLICK HERE FOR A NEW CAP ➜ amzn.to/46oE88m 📌CLICK FOR THE RECALL NOTICE ➜ www.stihlusa.com/safety/recalls/toolless-fuel-cap/ 👉CLICK HERE FOR THE FIX VIDEO ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXdZJx4ZZiMfs0 If you own a Stihl product, you need to watch this! Stihl has recalled 2.3 million gas caps for safety reasons. Learn more about the recall in this video. For more videos like this, check out: 👉Most Mechanics Don't Know This About A Stihl 4 Mix ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4abY5VnpdKAesk 👉What Does LA Mean or Stand For On Your STIHL? ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKG8lJJ8hb1llaM 👉How To Do a Basic Tune Up on a Stihl WeedEater ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3zIdqyGh7aUgck 👉How To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Weedeater ➜ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ7LqYesfLeneck You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon ✅Follow Steve on TIKTOK ➜ www.tiktok.com/@stevessmallenginesaloon

[@dbdouglas]

The place I brought my two defective caps to has told me it doesn't cover chain saws. Is that true?

[@OurLanding]

I have an older Stihl chainsaw and the cap is almost impossible to lock shut. It has a D6 stamped in it!

[@artmcteagle]

Steve, love how you always get straight to the point, no waffle. Here in Kiwiland we don't put ethanol in our 'gas', we call it petrol ;)

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Yeah, it’s still your cans of beer! Man alive that stuff is strong. NSW

[@johnny5173]

I had no idea about the recall !!!! So thanks as always Steve !!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

This video is NOT a dud, it IS excellent!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL! Right on buddy...

[@gharv1313]

Thanks SteveO for keeping us informed! Always on top of things! Hope you and April have a fantastic weekend! Cheers brother 🍻🍻

[@thedraminator6103]

Thanks Steve I'll be bringing mine into my Stihl dealer tomorrow.

[@127matt]

Hey I appreciate your channel, especially your lawn mowing one because I started a lawn mowing company my own just around my neighborhood and all your videos have helped to make my equipment better so thank you very much.👍🏽🙏🏽

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

That is awesome!

[@pagosa1040]

Thanks Steve, mine was leaking, a lot . I tried a few different off the shelf o rings trying to solve the problem. I finally found that because its a bad design, it needed two o rings, not stacked but one inside the diameter of the other. Cheers from Colorado.

[@keshmo12]

Ethanol or non Ethanol fuel?

[@bradgriffiths]

Thanks again Steve. I have just been having another problem with my cap. And was afraid it was more than a one beer problem!

[@shirleyraymond9703]

Thanks I have three of these!and they all leak. Great job you do!

[@Rob_1776]

Thanks for the info Steve! Been a while! Since I've been here! And I know this is just a gas cap! But to me recalls should be this way! Even on cars! I don't care if a car is 30 years old a recall shouldn't expire if you still own it and you missed it the first time, or whatever! They should fix it! But that's not the way the world works! Have a great weekend!

[@thardyryll]

I own 13 pieces of Stihl equipment. Fortunately, most have the conventional screw cap. Some years ago one of the recall-style caps failed on one of my chainsaws. I replaced it with a cheap knockoff, no doubt because I could get three for the price of one Stihl cap. That knockoff has worked flawlessly for at least 15 years, and I have yet to need any of the others.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@RMartin631]

Any Stihl dealer will replace the D cap for free. Take your machine to any Stihl dealer.

[@keitharterburn8593]

Thank you for sharing this. Pitiful that Stihl hasn’t done it. I will check all of mine.

[@pre6296]

Wow, recalled since 2011! Did Stihl make an effort to contact us owners? Thanks Steve, I'm taking mine in.

[@maxdiesel1337]

Back 10 years ago I had a Stihl weed trimmer and I started to have trouble getting the cap to go back on properly. I went to the Stihl dealer to get a new cap. The dealer told me there was a recall and just gave me the new style cap.

[@alanblyde8502]

Speaks volumes of their quality control, hi from downunder 🇦🇺👌

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

STEVE, thanks for the video and appreciate you always helping the consumer! You definitely helped me with A LOT of tips in getting my stuff working properly!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@papiparsons9045]

Thanks for the advice! Another reason to not use gas with ethanol in it!

[@karlg2950]

Thanks Steve for the update. Not an issue for me all my stuff has a screw on screw off filler cap , its not really difficult!!! A word to Sthil STOP effin with stuff that aint broke!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@kevinnequest8720]

They need the serial number. Awesome. Hopefully someone takes in my 661 that was stolen, as the saw is reported, maybe I can get my saw back.

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks again Steve, I totally missed that recall notice.

[@richardkimrey]

Thanks for the update !

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time!

[@joefudd]

Thanks a ton, Steve! I'm assuming that this recall will cover these tool less caps on these saw's oilers too? My 260XL saw's oil cap has always leaked a little. The saw gets very little use, so all I've done is to make sure to empty the bar oil out before I store the saw.

[@cwalker2784]

Thanks Steve. Good info. Got a couple here I'll be swapping out.

[@frankroznik3751]

Thanks Steve!!! As always GREAT INFO!!!

[@robertmailhos8159]

I'm Glad that my Stihl backpack blower is Old school with the screw on gas cap

[@flyingled3176]

I miss those days, I wish they gave an option

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@flyingled3176 you got that right @flyingled3176

[@patrickclifton6371]

Thanks a million Steve, we have a bunch of Stihl equipment to check, great vid, thanks again

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@markjames9205]

Going down to the garage right now to check it. Thanks.

[@johnhumphries4632]

Steve, thanks for the heads up 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem 👍

[@JoeBManco]

An EXCELLENT video; I don't have any Stihl products, but if I ever did pick one up second-hand, I'll look at the cap.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@rickross6516]

Thanks Steve....I did not know about the STIHL recall on these caps. I have two to take into CASCADE INDUSTRIAL here in Chilliwack for replacement. Much appreciated.

[@haddlydoodle3518]

Thanks Steve - I'm wondering if the fuel cap issue hasn't been an issue for a lot of guys because they typically avoid putting gas with ethanol in their chainsaws. I always heard we should be using straight-up, ethanol-free gas in our small engines. Is that right?

[@davidquinn6161]

It's only a problem if the equipment will be stored for long periods - such as snow blowers that are stored over the summer. or lawn mowers stored over the winter. The alternate in those situations is just to completely empty the equipment of fuel.

[@gordbaker896]

In Canada, they have banned Premium Fuel without Ethanol. A/holse

[@charlesloar3210]

Thanks for this. Have several tools I need to check.

[@originalname9999]

good to know, my shop has about 30 different pieces of Stihl equipment, and I am sure some of those are older than this recall.

[@michellealms3238]

You are awesome!! Thanks Steve!!

[@DonK-v5t]

Called my Stihl dealer who had not ever heard of this recall. They contacted Stihl and was told that this recall was only for saws purchased in the US. Looks like we have different information supplied by Stihl. Maybe at the time lots of areas of the US could not obtain ethanol free fuel but was readily available in Canada. Of course that has changed recently.

[@netimage10s]

I have my updated (recall) for over 8 years and it works great!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@matthewbeaver5026]

Prob made after the recall

[@Ethan7s]

And here I was thinking Stihl recalled it a day after you put your video out.

[@calvinparsons7374]

Great Steve thanks lots of Stihl equipment here I had better check

[@carlhendricks349]

Thank you. I’m going to check my arsenal today.

[@pjb1985]

Thanks for the information! Great episode! I’ve always hated those caps.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You and me both!

[@gunterbecker8528]

Thanks a million 😊Steve, have a great day!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Thanks brother !!!!!! 😊🙏👍❤️

[@sapelesteve]

Great info Steve & I would call that a very long term recall!

[@user-JamesLacy]

Thanks Steve. I'l have to check out my two saws that have that type cap. James out.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@M.B.1957]

Once again, great info. Thanks Steve.

[@derek876544]

Cheers Steve I love it when we can get one over 🎉🎉

[@waynebaumgartner6858]

man I never heard about this till today! now I gotta go check, man I hope I don't have to load em all up!

[@64samsky]

Thanks, Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@ianmoore4327]

Hi from Australia, really enjoy your channel. Do you know if the recall only for the US or worldwide. Cheers, drinking a Carlton Draught

[@davidfielder1418]

Thanks for the update.

[@Leonardokite]

Nice, thanks for having our backs!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Our pleasure!

[@ronbrooks6681]

Thank You as Always Steve. I have a Weedwacker, 2Chainsaws that I am going to Check out. If it's got a D I am going to get a few new caps. If not then the E's will stay. Already had to replace the MS-271 FARM BOSS CAP. Cost me $4.95 plus tax. Nothing about the recall mentioned to me. This is good for myself as This Dealer is somewhat a Little Shady. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY.

[@tadeuszmichaelwlodarczyk3120]

And as ""usual"" 😅 your the man✔️💯 thanks. From Melbourne AUSTRALIA 👍🤠

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Good stuff Sir Steve. Blessings to ya!

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Steve, always saving us money 👍🙏

[@aaronmack1245]

Thanks Steve. As always, very informative.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very welcome

[@nelsondog100]

Question; is this new style cap compatible with the old threaded tape? I have a newer Chinese knock off that came complete with the pre-stripped threaded cap and I need to replace it. Well one of these new caps do the trick?

[@NovaBill6264]

Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

[@treytaylor7553]

Great video! Good lookin out for everyone!!

[@bradr9903]

Hell I must be out of touch with the times......Im still gluing my old two piece caps......haha. Good info man, thanks. I think my one top handle has the flip cap. Ill have to head down and check.

[@williamjacobs236]

Think you for the heads up Steve .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Snappy-ut4bj]

I think I have those caps. Thanks Steve!

[@TreDogOfficial]

I always hated those caps! That's why I bought a Husqvarna Rancher instead. Good old screw caps.

[@Noscrap909]

Must have been the bosses son who designed that cap.

[@reivertomwilson4959]

I'll be testing out this recall when I take in my 1992 FS74.

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@PaulMcGinnis-e4f]

Thanks for the information will check my chain saw

[@jonn6427]

Thanks for the info.

[@paulmarket8390]

Thank you so much for posting this video I am checking mine tonite

[@polikalo74]

Does this apply to Australia as well

[@cengeb]

I just changed mine from the HT130 pole trimmer 2011 notice, the cap worked fine until last week, when it didn't. I had the recall notice in my file since 2011 !!! I didn't see any D or E on my cap. I just took a picture of the model and serial number, got a replacement

[@BearE9090]

Thanks for the info. I work on a lot of Stihl machines for my neighbor that have that cap. I'll let him know.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@jayeff3196]

Does this apply to other countries too Steve. 🇬🇧

[@vic5828]

Thanks for this important information.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

My pleasure

[@bobpurs]

Cool Steve Thanks for the info 👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Any time!

[@ihus9950]

Thank you Steve 👍🏻

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Welcome!

[@liljoeii6091]

Cheers to you and thank you for the video

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Thanks Steve you are a good man.🇺🇲🍺

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@warrenvalentino5763]

GREAT video! Thank You for making this video and for the information in it. i shared this video on my facebook because i have some friends and people i know that have stihls with this cap in them. :)

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome, thank you!

[@timcolton4680]

Keep up the great vid's, Mucho Thanko Amago

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@nickhellen6303]

Pray tell- is this a Worldwide recall? Be good to know. Thanks for the heads-up. I’ve a bunch of Stihl 2 stroke s5uff.

[@skullcrusher8589]

Steve, will any accommodations be made for those of us with Many caps that need to be swapped❓ We use our equipment Every day, and can't wait for Days-on-end for them to swap them out....‼️ Thank you kindly‼️ Edit: just went to the website, and there is No mention of Chainsaws included in the recall.....

[@marilynwitherell186]

Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@andersjeppsson2456]

Have a nice weekend.

[@markm8188]

Thx. Glad you did this video.

[@ehsnils]

I don't own a Stihl, but it's still nice to know. Where I live it's often alkylate gasoline that's used for small engines for environmental reasons. But electrical is coming more and more now.

[@jaspercats]

Great video bud, I have a question about rec fuel or ethanol free fuel, I been using it for years now and wanted to know how long it last setting in gas cans, I was told it last a year, what are your thoughts thanks.

[@Expedition18]

You are a fountain of incredible information

[@tubeonline629]

I haven't checked my saw or string trimmer but every time I get them out the fuel caps spray me when opening because of built up pressure, so I guess they are ok because they hold in pressure until I lift and turn.

[@trcass1]

Thanks for sharing Steve. Appreciate the info. Gotta take a peek at mine. I'm sure they're Dudds.....lol

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@shabadoo24]

My FS56RC trimmer has the stock screw type cap.

[@1944chevytruck]

Thanks for tip!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@mmz77]

What’s your opinion on older shindaiwa products? I have a t230 seems like a great machine.

[@thebandit6415]

cheers

[@erogel4171]

thanks for the information!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Our pleasure!

[@terryjarrell4326]

My first chainsaw was a poulan , I had for a while then it started vacuum lock on in the middle of cutting, took it to a shop to fix the problem, it run good, next morning, went to use it again gas leaked out thru the drill hole, went and bought a new cap still the same thing again vapor lock or vacuum lock after it gets warmed up it's a good saw light weight.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thank you

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Steve. Glad I don't have one of those gas caps.

[@poolhub8-9]

Thank you sir.👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Most welcome

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...