STIHL MS171 MS181 Oil pipe replacement

In this video I will show you how to fix an oil leak by replacing the oil pipe on an MS171/181 STIHL chainsaw. I accept no liability for anything you do as a result of watching this video.
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[@justinf1343]

Thanks for sharing how to do this. I have just bought a used saw and it's leaking a lot from underneath.

[@vikingthor8060]

Thanks guys just done this with my saw, following your instructions, my only tips are use the end of a tooth brush to seat the pipe as it has no sharp edges. and if your short of a funnel cut the tip of a milk or squash bottle to use. thanks again

[@peterjackson3900]

Thanks for the video, we'll put together and easy to follow. Just completed fitting a new oil line and filter. It's on the cardboard overnight, so fingers crossed. Thanks again.

[@angargoy7181]

Muy bien por el video ahora puedo hacer el cambio esta perdiendo aceite. Gracias

[@johnclarke6647]

FYI, I always put a little 1184 gasket sealant on all oil lines that go in an oil tank. This insures they do not leak in the future. I just put a little on the grommet sealing surface. It also helps it to go into the tank. I do the same thing on fuel lines that go into gas tanks. It keeps them from leaking, too.

[@peterscaffidi5977]

John, is this the 1184 sealant you were referring to in your comment? www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TWXI1K/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A1TFBK3C7LO58P&psc=1

[@johnclarke6647]

@@peterscaffidi5977 Pete, 1184 is Three Bond 1184. It is good sealant. You can get it off EBay. I use Playtex Moto Seal on clamshells and 1184 on everything else. I seal in grommets on oil lines with 1184 and fuel tank grommets with 1184, too

[@lablover8559]

@@johnclarke6647 Thanks very much for the information and for replying. Ordering some now!

[@chasjm21]

Great video, very easy to follow, got a new pipe for a few pounds & job done in no time. Thank you.

[@hughjanus4371]

Useful video thank's, if you unscrew the spring that covers the oil pipe it will give you loads of room.

[@gillyhennessy7637]

Great tip "unscrew the metal spring, it comes off of the handle allowing good access to the oil pipe. Easy once you know how . Thanks for video & tips in comments below.

[@michaelrimmer5918]

Thanks Austin. I thought that I would have to remove the fuel vent and the handle to change the line but no. Well done.

[@johnydunne104]

Thanks good video

[@themoth4137]

Excellent and succinct. I found it quite tricky getting the handle back in place.

[@x5dpt]

Nice, sorted my chainsaw out,thanks!

[@thebackstagewatcher7364]

Thank You so much for that vid! I got the same saw and the same problem. Thumb up!

[@roystheboy]

nicely made video well explained

[@englishclive]

Thanks mate, nice simple explanation.

[@doug.campbell]

Well done, I'll try this now.

[@idefix2500]

Super Video, vielen Dank, hat mir sehr geholfen

[@jimg3033]

Thanks !!

[@abbots69]

very useful video expertly directed can you do some more

[@ryanthethumb]

Is the oil system adjustable for more or less oil

[@austintovey]

No, as the chainsaw runs at max output all the time. So there is no need to adjust this Stihl have designed to optimal flow providing the oiler system is functioning correctly

[@ryanthethumb]

@@austintovey how much bar oil shud It get trough I always thought roughly a tank of oil to a tank of fuel my 171 seems to get 2 tanks of fuel to a tank of oil

[@jasonputtock4428]

where is the fuel breather pipe please.?