TOP 3 Reasons Why STIHL Chainsaws Leak Bar Oil!

[@donyboy73]

➡How many STIHL Chainsaw owners here would like it if Stihl went back to "screw on caps"? Please comment!➡

[@TheLandbo]

Absolutely not, the new Stihl oil/petrol covers are much easier to open/close than the old screw caps. I have never had a problem with the new type leaking, it seemed to be a local Canadian/US problem. 😀

[@thomaswalker842]

I prefer the screw on caps

[@marcmyers1465]

Personally, One of the 1st. Things I change. I don't even trust them at this point ! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@REDBIRD-95]

Screw caps, if you can't get the cap loosened, just use the scrench. My Dad's 026 never leaked, and that saw is way over 30 years old.

[@kbittorf335]

There is an aftermarket cap for Stihl called EZ twist by Pro Line. I have tried one and it it working well. I notice the new Stihl fuel caps come with a blue o-ring now.

[@JHruby]

Please do a Husqvarna specific version of this video. Would love to see your list of most common Husqvarna leaks.

[@edwill62]

I have seen various brands leak bar oil and it seems no matter if it is a Big name brand or some off the wall brand they all seem to leak at some point. I have become so accustomed to that fact I simply pay no attention to it anymore When I store it and it has some oil still there I place paper towel under the saw and it collects anything that should leak until I use it again and FYI most of mine never leak around a cap

[@billbray5995]

I'll take my Stihl 026 with the screw caps any day. I put the 026 saws in the bed of the mule, no oil leaks. Put a 290 or 460 and oil leaks all in the bed.

[@BearE9090]

I never knew about the vents. Great video, thanks.

[@jakeschisler7525]

On the caps there is a code letter up inside to tell whether it good or not.

[@frankie7508]

It's always refreshing to watch Dony. Why?What makes him so much better than everybody else. He's direct and to the point. Explanations are clear and concise. And then he shows you very clearly what he's talking about. And when he performs a repair his skill level is over the top. But in addition, he is very thorough and explains in detail What the novice Do it yourself or needs to know. Thanks Dony, always a pleasure. 👍👍👍

[@donyboy73]

Thank you!

[@christopherguy1217]

Thanks for this video, I need to check my 180, it leaks bar oil like crazy.

[@redblue40rc33]

My 029 Farm Boss is a 2000 model only replaced oil pump, oil line n filter and chain once....and yeas mine has the old style screw oil n gas caps...no leaks whatsoever

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Thanks Don for sharing your knowledge on this oil issue. Have a good day my Northern Friend.

[@charlievanor]

Great info. Everybody complain to Stihl and get them to replace those leaking cap for free

[@TheKrayusKorianis]

If it's a D cap, you can take the saw in to get it replaced under the recall at your local dealer for free.

[@samsullivan3992]

I'd prefer a screw on cap as well. I've gotten very accustomed everytime I add bar oil to my saws to make sure there isn't any sawdust on the oring on the cap or in the mouth of the oil tank where the oring seals. 10 seconds doing that saves me allot of grief later.

[@warddc]

The other way they leak that i have found is when you bring it inside the warmth built up will pressurize the oil tank and force some oil out. It will continue to flow out as it siphons. To break the heat pressure and siphon, temporarily open the cap and lay the saw on its' back for a while for it to cool. You can then put the cap back on and it won't leak.

[@georgesquiers6119]

Please tell us more about the parts industry and hydrostatic transmissions. I put a new hydrostatic in my craftsman and it was working fine then going up a steep incline it snapped and I free wheeled freely back down the incline. I weigh 315 lbs and it was a scary ride. What is a good mower for me?

[@georgesquiers6119]

anyone have an answer?

[@marcmyers1465]

Good Mower for heavy weights would be a Snapper GT 500 ! 😉👍 Built like a Tank. Easily handles extreme payloads, and hauling. 😌

[@deanmoore420]

Great tips enjoyed watching your video. You do a great job.👍

[@dominiquetheroux7838]

I have a STILH ms 361 and it's the aluminium tank who have a little hole in it cause by the wood chip comming from the chain but the problem this part is the half of the base of the engine. The molding of the case is so thin at some place that it have worn out.

[@Ron-0417]

I just changed the oil line from the tank to the pump on a 034 the other day. It wouldn't seal to the pump.

[@REDBIRD-95]

My Dad's 026 never leaked, it has the old type screw caps, but my MS250 leaks a bit. I don't know why Stihl changed the caps. Sometimes you have to fiddle with the cap to get it to seat properly. I guess I should replace it sometime. Have a great Sunday Don👍

[@elcheapo5302]

I've never felt Stihl equipment lived up to the hype. Guess that makes me an Echo kind of guy.

[@liljoeii6091]

I have a Harbor Freight chainsaw Just a cheapy one thank you for the video

[@redblue40rc33]

Paper weight...my Stihl is 24 years old...still good as new

[@scottwalter5702]

Thank you very much great videos. You understand keep it simple. Great channel.

[@100vg]

Sounds like quality issues to me. If it works, why not change the design to something cheaper? I have a relatively new Poulan Pro PR5020, made by Husqvarna, which I have only used once, so I may run into this bar oil cap issue or the other two. Thank you, Don! You're the best!

[@harrygrimley4352]

This is great. Thanks sir

[@frankrizzo3915]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jeffrypotocek7727]

I'm not sure what caused my oil to leak out but I had it in my uninsulated shed during hot and humid weather. Maybe the oil expanded? I no longer keep oil in the saws during the summer when they are in the shed.

[@robcole332]

Thanks Dr Dony

[@mattw5729]

Thank you Sir.

[@williamwelch7]

Thanks Donny

[@jdubya54]

Thanks great video as usual

[@DanObrienGaming-m1i]

Awesome video db73

[@arthurthrasher1580]

Always informative😊

[@marcmyers1465]

Spot On, Donny ! 🎯 #1 Oil Cap... 🤦🏼‍♂️ #2 Common to most brands, text book repair, and should be inspected at regular maintenance. 😉 #3 Odd Ball plug on Olde Stihl saws, Uh Yeah, I actually owned one of these... 😕

[@martindesmarais7158]

Saw dust stucked in hole is my reason no 1,,, don't remember if it was in the vent or where oil goes to the bar but mess under the saw n no oil to the bar 😢

[@jws3925]

Did not see the link you referred to Don

[@donyboy73]

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[@melvinlazear8068]

where is the video link dony

[@kevinolson2746]

"Stihl 038" specific repair at 5:23

[@krzysztofsoja5301]

My MS181 is leaking oil only when placed normally ( bottom down). When placed bar down no longer leaks. What could be the reason? As far as I know cap is not faulty.

[@markwray3905]

Brand new ms170 leaks bar oul on the bottom. Took it back to dealer and they replaced the line on the bottom. Haven't used the saw and it's leaking again. Any thoughts??😊 .

[@donyboy73]

Try tightening your oil cap with screwdriver

[@rickwindsor2625]

Echo chainsaw leaks bar oil. I changed the pump hose and adjusted the screw on the bottom and still leaking any ideas.

[@fixinanddoinstuff2134]

My 026 is older screw in caps. 440 magnum is newer style. Just keep it meticulously clean. Prefer the older style

[@sidehilljokke_8492]

How about Stihl MS200?

[@arkyump]

So does Husq

[@bigjwarlok8538]

You'd think that after Stihl had the problems with the flip up 1/4 turn caps years ago on the trimmers, they would have scrapped that idea.

[@donyboy73]

They won't because it's a big money maker for them!

[@andrevoz9819]

I try to drain whatever little is left of oil and I try to run my chainsaw empty of fuel after each use. Is that a bad thing to do? Should I keep a small amount of oil and fuel in my Stihl chainsaws when they are stored?

[@rameshpersaud7131]

Hi Don I've 16" Ryobi electric chain saw not cutting,its sharpen,can you please help

[@donyboy73]

You probably need a new bar.

[@robertferda7846]

I cannot put into words how much I HATE those caps. I can never get it to go on with the first try and always have to fiddle with it.

[@tommccully1991]

You must be from either Newfoundland or Labador by that Accent that you have!! you can't Fool an Old Canuck Lol anyways Love you Dony for being a Caregiver to you're Wife your a Very Strong Man

[@donyboy73]

I'm a french Canadian from Northern Ontario.

[@tommccully1991]

@@donyboy73 Ok Thank you for Answering that Question I'm Originally from Calgary Alberta but I now Live in Georgia

[@Michel-Artois]

@@donyboy73 .... et tes anciennes vidéos en français 👍👍me manquent...ou tu les continues sur un autre lien...?

[@donyboy73]

@@Michel-Artois Je suis trop occuper a ce moment, mais je vais essayer de les continuer!

[@Michel-Artois]

@@donyboy73 Ce serait Top ! mais fais au mieux😃🤠🤠 Mais je te comprends aussi en anglais . ... Sur le sujet de cette vidéo j'ai les 2 sortes de bouchon sur des Stihl différentes...et je ne vois aucun progrès avec les bouchons à levier . Je pense que la fuite est simplement due au joint torique un peu trop mince, le bouchon se ferme ainsi facilement (trop facilement) . Mon bouchon/huile fuyait...j'ai juste changé le joint torique avec un légèrement plus gros et c'était terminé . Ce joint n'est pas très facile à trouver. Autre solution facile, que tu ne peux pas faire en temps que Pro : On peut enlever le joint d'origine, bien dégraisser le bouchon, faire 3 spires avec un bon adhésif électrique pas trop large dans la gorge , tendu et bien collé , et remettre le joint torique qui va le tenir efficacement . Cà marche très bien aussi.

[@gary-e4c]

i put a new oem oil pump and oil lines on my brother's 026, and it stopped the leak but its pumping a lot out for the barr now. there's not an adjustment for that. i don't know what else to do.

[@TheLandbo]

You can use a thicker bar oil.

[@gary-e4c]

@@TheLandbo thanks. i didn't know. i thought bar oil was bar oil

[@juniorraines1042]

The cap is the most common

[@WherestheKaboom-g2p]

Don, is there a chainsaw brand, or model you would recommend?? Based on its performance & reliability ??

[@RUM123]

Whatever brand has the best dealer network and support nearby.

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

I've got my mothers 16 years old McCulloch. Used it a lot and frankly i dont want any other saw. Not saying it's the best but i don't see how Stihl forexample would be so much better.

[@Tommyr]

The DeWalt 12" battery chainsaw is very nice but also leaks oil. Installing an O-ring does not fix it. Not sure I've seen a fix for it yet other than the O-Ring fix which does not work.

[@ogatkinson6274]

All chainsaws leak oil no matter what brand. I empty all my chainsaws of oil after use. Now I only occasionally oil chains manually before use.

[@brokenadventures]

That's why I only use vegetable oil for 30yrs and never nasty oil spills, and ya I used it for logging did not make tips last any less then bar oil, this is my exsperment and it's just cleaner thanks Don

[@wrstew1272]

Dony - I think that most owners of small saws would have problems changing their spark plug 😂. Tell me I’m wrong 😮

[@wrstew1272]

And black, original caps last forever, and don’t leak. Why fix what isn’t broken?😢😮

[@richardkenworthy9312]

I replaced the oil line on my husqvarna saw and I'm still getting a oil leak .what else shI check?

[@marcmyers1465]

Sometimes you actually have to clean the fittings and use a sealer in stubborn cases... 😕 Fair to remember Husky's have an oil tank vent tube as well. 😉 That's pretty rare in my experience... 🤷🏼‍♂️ Also check the cover plate for any dents that might encroach on the oil line. 🤔

[@geoffbrumpton8544]

They are ment to drip oil right 😂

[@kerryredwolf7432]

We all know that stihl saws leak more than a Harleys

[@redmesa2975]

I have an old 058AV. The old school cap will vibrate off, if you don’t put it on really tight

[@timberray9572]

WE WANT SCREW ON CAPS STIHL.

[@marcmyers1465]

Second That ! 😤

[@philliphall5198]

Just don’t buy one, get a echo

[@peanutbuttersanwhich1488]

Because stihl sucks. I have 4 different stihls saws. They all leak oil and make a miss. My husky, echo, makita. They don’t leak anything. Stihl sucks ass. Unless your a stihl ass kisser

[@jeffwilliams2031]

Thank god for Stihl and Husqvarna, or you wouldn't have a business. I have better luck with $100.00 saws because I can buy a new one every year and it is cheaper than sending it to someone like like you to repair it every year. It costs me more to repair than a new shit saw. How about you tell people the truth. Tell people how much you charge customers every time they bring their Stihl saw in for service. I can buy a $100.00 shit saw for less.

[@marcmyers1465]

A QUALITY tool can last multiple generations, while the landfills fill up with "Your" throwaways ! 😒 And Who exactly should people take their tools to for repair, exactly ? 🤔 Naturally, he's the Very Same guy who repairs your throwaways when you set them out on the curb ! 😁😆😅😂🤣🤣