How To Fix A ChainSaw If It Won't Oil The Bar And Chain

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  • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  4 роки тому +15

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  • @MrStafform
    @MrStafform 5 років тому +39

    Thanks Steve! I have went from clueless to maybe having a clue. I have 2 hours on your videos and loves them. It's great to watch a down to earth person teaching others. May GOD bless you. Thanks
    Mike Stafford

  •  5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. I've been an auto mechanic all of my life, but I'm starting at a Mower/chainsaw repair shop job on Monday.
    I've been watching your videos mostly, as they are real practical information for my transition into yard machines.
    Thank you.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  5 місяців тому +1

      Best of luck!

    •  5 місяців тому

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Thank you. But I don't use luck. Just gained knowledge.

  • @sean_heisler
    @sean_heisler 4 роки тому +8

    This completely solved my problem! After taking the bar and chain off I ran the saw and verified that oil was being pumped out. I then thoroughly cleaned the hole on the bar and the groove going around the whole bar. It oils like a charm now. Thanks so much!

  • @nevada8462
    @nevada8462 3 роки тому +16

    You’re frickin awesome! I’m a widow that’s had to learn a whole lotta loud, dirty, hard and scary sh%t since my big ole He-Man Hungarian Barbarian took a left instead of a right and sadly ended up going to that Big Bad Shop in Heaven. I want you to know that I think you’re an absolute Angel for explaining everyday things that I can actually comprehend and learn the simple and safe way to do them and I can build on that knowledge to further my skills to live life without my head in an oven.. thanks Steve

  • @gr8fullfred
    @gr8fullfred 2 роки тому +5

    Hey Steve, thanks a bunch, exactly what was wrong with my saw! One Beer Fix!

  • @heavysnow8616
    @heavysnow8616 5 років тому +12

    Another good video Steve, if possible clean your saw after each cutting session. Compressed air is nice as it makes the job easier. Clean the bar slot as Steve mentioned, just don’t slide something in the slot that will widen that gap. Also check the oiling port hole on the saw for cleanliness while the bar is off. Always use bar & chain oil, other oil can cause issues. Thanks Steve, from the USA-eh!

  • @sarahussong4086
    @sarahussong4086 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks Steve!! Am working on a Ryobi 10 inch battery chainsaw that is not oiling. This video was GREAT in confirming that the oil was indeed getting from the oil reservoir to the chain through the weep hole. Now know for sure that it is a problem with the bar!! Starting cleaning the channel of the bar and was packed full of dry grass. Slow and steady and making progress!!
    Also working on my other Ryobi battery chainsaw (I have 2) that got tangled up in some hay twine that someone did not throw away.. lots of tiny little fibers caught up in the bar channel.
    I have dedicated work clothes set aside for chainsaw work-- the bar oil sure is goopy stuff.

  • @pcleiter
    @pcleiter 2 роки тому +2

    For years I've been manually oiling the chain on my saw. Cleaned the passageway on the saw body itself untold times, never thought to look for a pathway in the bar itself! Going to have to check it out next time I have the saw out! Thank you!

  • @yahoo1066
    @yahoo1066 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome, after seeing all the manufacturers troubleshooting tips and checking all the parts this was all I needed to see. Six or so pulls and it came back to life.

  • @daviddavies6844
    @daviddavies6844 3 роки тому +2

    WELL SIR..DID WHAT YOU SAID TO DO AND IT ALL WORKED... SAVED US A LOT OF TIME AN MILES TO.. SO BIG THANKS TO YOU...DAVID.

  • @pecan11
    @pecan11 2 роки тому +2

    I swear man. Your tips r the absolute best!!!

  • @arcadiaoutlaw
    @arcadiaoutlaw Рік тому +1

    My was not working so I cleaned bar as suggested and no change but it was a bit dirty so probably good to do as routine maintenance. What I found on my saw was the filter was covered with a white substance, maybe had some sawdust in oil not sure, I’m really super careful when filling with oil not to get something in the tank. I dumped it out cleaned the filter washed tank out with gas and now it oils like a champ.thanks for video as it led me in the right direction and now I know how it works, not very complicated.

  • @ronaldsmith9533
    @ronaldsmith9533 Рік тому +2

    This gentleman is brilliant with chainsaws and he gets right to the point.

  • @ingold84
    @ingold84 Рік тому +2

    Just saying thanks! This worked perfectly! Hole was plugged on the bar. 🤘

  • @keithbrookshire
    @keithbrookshire 4 роки тому +15

    You just saved me from what I thought would be an oiler replacement. THANK YOU!

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 4 роки тому +3

    I didn't know about this. But I adjusted by self-drive on my lawnmower. That's for both.

  • @johnk3427
    @johnk3427 3 роки тому +2

    What a genuinely nice guy. Accidentally stumbled across this video and it made my day.

  • @deansawich6250
    @deansawich6250 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, I fixed it! I had painted the bar because of corrosion and had a "fisheye" at the oil hole that was letting some oil through but not full flow. Cleaned that out and problem solved! 😊

  • @markbulman5426
    @markbulman5426 2 роки тому +2

    Fixed! Brilliant, saved me a trip to the shop.

  • @tomhorner1612
    @tomhorner1612 5 років тому +7

    Steve: As always great video. I used penetrating oil with the straw/nozzle to clean out the oil holes on the guide bar.

  • @suzanemartin8242
    @suzanemartin8242 Рік тому +1

    Oh, I made a grave mistake, I listen to a dummy. He said I could use used motor oil for bar oil. Will I found that after doing so it got clogged and hot. So I put gas in bar oil spout. Put cap on and shook the hell outta it. To loosen and debris. Then dumped it out really good. Did it twice to get it cleaned out. I hope I got it all. I will check tomorrow to see if oiler is coming out freely or maybe it's plugged. Hope not. After listening to someone I thought knew what he was talking about, I decided your tube videos are much more helpful. Thank you!

  • @biblesaysit2278
    @biblesaysit2278 4 роки тому +2

    Really nice job of explaining and showing how to test for chain oil not flowing and how to fix if only due to a plugged bar hole.

  • @shawnfarrell2564
    @shawnfarrell2564 9 місяців тому +1

    YES! Thanks to you I was able to fix the problem 3 minutes start to finish!

  • @martialme84
    @martialme84 3 роки тому +2

    Just unplugged an oil hole in a chainsaw bar today. That´s why i came back to this video.
    Your videos really are helping!
    Will run the saw tomorrow to see if it sprays oil at a piece of cardboard like you showed.
    (For your information:
    I tried to buy stuff from your amazon store, like the lawn mower blade balancer, but it won´t ship to me. Seems to be because i live in europe and you link to a north american amazon store. I couldn´t get it to work for me. European amazon ships to me just fine, but not from your store. So maybe you could link to different stores for the different continents or something. When it comes to computer/internet stuff i´m not the brightest knife in the shed though, so maybe it´s just me...)

  • @kmtphx
    @kmtphx Рік тому

    You just saved me money. My old McCulloch Super Pro 81 wasn't oiling the bar, even when I used the manual oiler button, and I was afraid that I was going to have to replace the oil pump. Turns out the hole was clogged and once I cleaned it, it worked just like always. Thanks!

  • @danreavey2062
    @danreavey2062 3 роки тому +2

    Great vid, thanks. I’ve been trying for ages to figure out why my Qualcast electric chainsaw isn’t self oiling.
    I completely misunderstood the oiling system until I saw this 👍

  • @jimbowling8528
    @jimbowling8528 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Steve. I tried your fix, but that wasn't my problem. Still, good to know.

  • @DyzioTheDreamer
    @DyzioTheDreamer 5 років тому +3

    I just saw your video, went to my shed, did what you said needed to be done and directly brought my chainsaw to life. Many thanks.

  • @dsolimini
    @dsolimini 4 роки тому +7

    The hole on the bar was plugged with dirt on mine- that explains the lack of chain oil. Thanks!

  • @chuck805
    @chuck805 5 років тому +1

    Steve great tip. I bought a used Makita EA6100P chainsaw and noticed it sprayed ALOT of oil. After removing the chain, I used that first tool you showed and ran it in the groove in the guide bar and found alot of gunk! I re-adjusted the oiler from max to a medium setting, works correctly now but it took a week for all that oil to stop leaking!

  • @jimcox2626
    @jimcox2626 5 місяців тому +1

    Very clear and concise instructions presented in a way that most people can understand. I have watched several of his videos and have saved money and gained knowledge

  • @rorymclean7545
    @rorymclean7545 7 років тому +2

    so happy i found this channel, i got my saw running yesterday again, thanks,,,,right now im dealing with a lot of bar oil under the cover,,,seems like its going everywhere under the stihl cover

  • @tbyrdsr1
    @tbyrdsr1 5 років тому +9

    Great tip never knew about the hole in the chain bar. Thanks again on your money saving tips. May God bless you and your family

  • @abosworth
    @abosworth 6 років тому +1

    As a new chainsaw owner/user, I'm loving your videos on chainsaws. I have a newer Stihl saw (MS251) and it does oil but I don't think it oils as much as your saw in this demonstration. Someone told me that they probably cut back on the amount it oils the bar due to environmental reasons. I did know that I was supposed to keep the bar clean but I never thought of running the saw without the bar to see how much oil is coming out. Thanks for the tip!

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  6 років тому

      You're Welcome...

    • @karlrovey
      @karlrovey 2 роки тому

      It wouldn't surprise me if that's the case. I have a newer one and usually have trouble finding the oil spray (which the manual says it should do). At the same time, I know it's oiling because I'm having to add more oil.

  • @duaneskow2295
    @duaneskow2295 2 роки тому +2

    Great advise, thanks so much !!

  • @leer.5861
    @leer.5861 4 роки тому +2

    Thank.Helped so much.I was burning up chains and never knew about that hole in bar.Also did not know how th oil came out.So helpful thanks buddy!!!!You just saved me a lot of headaches.

  • @tonymontana897
    @tonymontana897 4 роки тому +3

    Man, I;m glad this was a one beer job lol !!
    I am having this exact same problem with my Echo CS-6701. I have noticed the oil wasn't coming through and wasn't aware of the oil hole on the bar. I was thinking it may be something to do with the auto oiler system.
    I do remember some time back that it actually used more oil than I thought was normal.
    Is there such a thing ??
    Thank you so much for this video Sir !

  • @davidwarren3893
    @davidwarren3893 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent!! Worked like a champ!! Bottoms up 😊

  • @leaftree49
    @leaftree49 3 роки тому +2

    Saved me money for sure. Mine was this exact problem. Cleaned em out and back in action, thank you so much.

  • @snowflakecuntreeman3947
    @snowflakecuntreeman3947 2 роки тому

    I had the same problem and did not have the specialized tool to disassemble the chainsaw to get to the oil pump.
    Was going to make the tool but though to myself "just one more vid", low and behold my chain wasn't getting any oil because i have a spacer plate which doesn't seat properly so all the oil drains down behind it, i dug around the garage and all my "rvt" silicone that i had used for previous "projects" have dried up but i found some marine silicone that hadn't dried up completely yet so i used it.
    It hasn't cured yet but i can already see that it makes a complete seal, the bolt is only finger tight now, tomorrow once it's cured I'll tighten it and off to the races!
    Ironically i bough the chainsaw at an "off the truck sale" and it was a demo or returned item deemed 100% fine, i was quite disgruntled about my purchase until this vid.
    Well played sir.
    Mag dit reen waar jou bokke wei.

  • @olmatt1366
    @olmatt1366 Рік тому +1

    When you said you knew this video helped someone, I think you were talking about me! Thank you brother. Great video, easy to follow.

  • @CarlosGutierrez-xs4pe
    @CarlosGutierrez-xs4pe 6 років тому +3

    Great video and instruction. The Sthil MS 180 chainsaw has two holes at the clutch end of the blade. Turning the machine on with no blade was a good start to see that it was pumping out oil. I cleaned out the channel on the blade with a scraper, the little screw driver that Sthil provides and a paper clip. There is a hole between the blade channel and the blade hole that was full of sawdust.

  • @JohnSmith-rc3ko
    @JohnSmith-rc3ko 5 років тому +5

    Thank you Steve. Just cleaned out my bar oil hole. Oiling great again!

  • @francisschmitz84
    @francisschmitz84 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Good video! I have not had a Rainer Beer since being stationed in Washington state in the mid 70s!

  • @hookahb1901
    @hookahb1901 Рік тому +1

    Just came out of the woods with this issue, i knew you would have the answer..Thanks From Tennessee brother..

  • @chrisedward7659
    @chrisedward7659 4 роки тому +2

    You are truly a lifesaver Steve I was having this problem trying to cut a tree this weekend

  • @craigfoster5463
    @craigfoster5463 3 роки тому +1

    I just put a new chain on and was thinking I bought the wrong chain. After watching your video I saw the holes in the bar were plugged up. Awsome video, thank you.

  • @GcCatcher3
    @GcCatcher3 4 роки тому +1

    thanks for the great video.I was wondering why the last time i cut, my chain saw dry as a bone. My guide bar was plugged. saved me future headaches with this video

  • @craigsmith9876
    @craigsmith9876 Рік тому +2

    Another great little video, whenever i need to do a small engine maintenance job you're my "goto" channel. Keep posting

  • @albertoruckholdt8359
    @albertoruckholdt8359 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks! I learned how the self-oiling in my Ryobi chainsaw works. After I cleared all the muck, it works fine

  • @davidmsilva4675
    @davidmsilva4675 3 роки тому +2

    Fixed right up!!! Thank you brother.

  • @goguen100
    @goguen100 3 роки тому +1

    The card board test was great. Gonna try this. This guy is great.

  • @markm8188
    @markm8188 2 роки тому +1

    You helped me for sure, Steve. Thanks!

  • @neilmccolman8208
    @neilmccolman8208 7 років тому +12

    Thanks Steve, I think that many chainsaws have hit the landfill because of this one small , easily fixable problem. Yes, you are for sure saving us money ! !

  • @ronbrooks6681
    @ronbrooks6681 5 років тому

    Steve you are Right. I clean my Bar out every time I cut wood. I use a MS260 PRO, AND MS311 BOTH STIHL Saws. My thoughts exactly on your thinking Sir. I have fixed many Saws where all it is that you have to keep that Bar Area open to get that oil in the bar and chain. Love your Video's keep them coming. Ron

  • @Ambroise1268
    @Ambroise1268 2 місяці тому +1

    Just oiled my chainsaw and this video assured me that my chainsaw is oiling. Thanks a lot.

  • @paulmaxwell8851
    @paulmaxwell8851 6 років тому +10

    This might sound sorta obvious, but make sure you use a lighter bar oil if you're working in winter weather. Summer oil turns to molasses in the cold and you could easily assume there's something wrong with your saw. Bring it in the house, warm it up for half a day until the oil flows, then dump it out and replace it with the proper winter oil.

  • @jamesreidoverstreet.street6150
    @jamesreidoverstreet.street6150 2 роки тому +1

    I also want to comment and compliment you on how you stay focus after your beers because I have a drink Canada or Canadian beer before by living in Oklahoma well this is before some six-point and above got to Oklahoma I would go to Canada Vancouver and drink some of my father-in-law's beer and no I wouldn't be no more cuz it after 2 or 3 so good job and I will say also it's always enjoyable learning from you thank you sir

  • @mikezlot9420
    @mikezlot9420 6 років тому +3

    Steve from one wood carving wood house heating Canuck to another thanks 👍. Saved me a shop charge and downtime . It’s June here in bc and time to get cutting and seasoning for winter ❄️. Weekends aren’t for rest there for providing heat for the family when the power goes out this winter 💪

  • @patrickmoore1602
    @patrickmoore1602 7 років тому +7

    Thanks Steve, that exactly what happened to one of my saws. No one was kind enough to explain that simple fix. Merry Christmas!

  • @passagecreekbees348
    @passagecreekbees348 5 років тому +1

    Good point Steve,a lot of new saw owners over look this,and greasing the sprocket if posible.Keep up the good work.

  • @un-_-known688
    @un-_-known688 4 роки тому +2

    Got my first chainsaw, soo good watching you

  • @thedude2178
    @thedude2178 4 роки тому +2

    Very useful Steve. Much appreciated

  • @kevinbyrne4538
    @kevinbyrne4538 Рік тому +2

    Thank you ! You saved me a trip to the repair shop.

  • @crabshack122
    @crabshack122 5 років тому +1

    Thank you! Your video helped me fix a chainsaw that wasn’t oiling the bar. Excellent instructional video. The bar oiling hole was clogged.

  • @kcpupdog
    @kcpupdog 4 роки тому +2

    The little oiler hole was at the bottom of the blade, not at the top where the oil come out. Yes the blade was right side up according to the brand lettering. . I burned up one blade and chain because of this manufacturing defect. I flipped the blade over and it works great. This was on a Stihl MS170

  • @gtabro1337
    @gtabro1337 4 роки тому +2

    This was an excellent guide video to resolve my dad's problem and we are back to cutting in no time, thanks sir

  • @qrystinharvey9597
    @qrystinharvey9597 3 роки тому +1

    To clean the oil hole I just get a really small drill bit and put the drill bit in the oil hole and clean out the oil hole like that, Thanks steve good information when soming is wrong with my chainsaw I go to your channel and look for what I think is wrong with my chainsaw.

  • @jezdye3615
    @jezdye3615 5 років тому +4

    Always wondered what the problem was and now I know! Thanks so much Steve.

  • @Davidmorris157
    @Davidmorris157 День тому +1

    Old video but you are always helping us Steve. Thanks. I know you ran out of beer in your video. I’ll have one here for you.

  • @coaltinkle2802
    @coaltinkle2802 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Steve, I will try this on my ms170 Stihl ☺️

  • @alanross3435
    @alanross3435 4 роки тому +3

    Wow Steve you're closing in on 300,000 subscribers congrats!👍🏻My farm boss started using only 1/2 tank of oil to one gas your tip saved me $$$ and problems!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 you're the best brother!✌🏻️

  • @thomasbroking7943
    @thomasbroking7943 5 років тому +1

    Great video. I have to do as much maintenance myself as i can. It's not sound to pay to repair equipment today unless you are doing it as a business with the big money equipment. If you just putz around like me, I have to keep everything tip top, can't afford to have a catastrophe.

  • @gmonkman
    @gmonkman 23 дні тому +1

    Direct and to the point. Great stuff.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  22 дні тому +2

      Thank You...

    • @gmonkman
      @gmonkman 22 дні тому

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon :) chainsaw oiling now sorted and cut first wood of the autumn

  • @theinvade1197
    @theinvade1197 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks brother! That happened to me this weekend and I will be good to go manana!

  • @wrayjordan8315
    @wrayjordan8315 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent video Steve! I’ve used an old carpet knife for years to clean bars. Works great!
    Wray

  • @davidabernathy4553
    @davidabernathy4553 4 роки тому +2

    Now that was a interesting video and a tip that everyone should be able to use and that could save everybody a lot of money not having to take it in to the dealership or repair shop.

  • @D992
    @D992 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Steve. My saw isn't oiling correctly so I'll check this tomorrow. I have a ten year old Still 018 C.

  • @djmeyer5563
    @djmeyer5563 5 років тому +2

    Thanks! I've simply never tried. It was SO easy after I saw this.

  • @andrewhartley7325
    @andrewhartley7325 5 років тому +1

    Going to do what you said Steve hopefully save my bar on my ms251 chain is far gone so going to have to put a new one on but simple tips are the best thanks Steve Andy from England 🇬🇧

  • @GregBrady-su1zw
    @GregBrady-su1zw Рік тому +1

    I know this vids pretty old but I've got a stihl battery chain saw and oil was not lubricating chain I had it booked in to stihl to look at but it was a 4 week wait 😂 thank God I found your channel thanks mate you saved me some bucks

  • @thereddeath4960
    @thereddeath4960 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for a great video that got right to the point and didn’t drone on and on before getting to the problem and actually showing how to fix it!

  • @PL23MJP
    @PL23MJP Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the advice. My problem is now solved.

  • @jezdye3615
    @jezdye3615 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely spot on Steve, had mine up and oiling again thanks to your excellent advice. Many thanks

  • @paulshepherd3878
    @paulshepherd3878 5 років тому +5

    You're the man Steve! I've fixed my saw several times all thanks to you're videos! 🤙

  • @phoenix11861
    @phoenix11861 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Steve Great information!!! I watched a different video and wasted my time... Thankfully yours was easy to understand and Actually usable.

  • @striker851
    @striker851 5 років тому +1

    You have a video for just about every question I have. The information is great and you are clear and simple. Thanks for doing what you do.

  • @georgetaylor8535
    @georgetaylor8535 4 роки тому +4

    You have saved me tons of money and relieved me of lots of worries. I watch and thumbs up all your vids even if i already know what im doing just to make sure im doing it the right way and to learn anything new which i absolutely have. Your the best and i appreciate you very much.

  • @waskele.wabbit717
    @waskele.wabbit717 5 років тому +2

    Yes I've had that problem before and I knew the part about keeping the bar clean. I like the tips you showed on how to diagnose the problem

  • @charlesparriet3992
    @charlesparriet3992 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the quick fix… glad I watched after noticing and saved some money over a quick fix… now I’min the know!!!

  • @dougsorensen7594
    @dougsorensen7594 4 роки тому +2

    This is great information. Question - If you don't have an automatic oiler how often should I be pushing the oil lever? My saw is a small Homelite from the 70s. Thanks in advance.

  • @Finom1
    @Finom1 4 роки тому +16

    Bless you Steve for sharing your wisdom with me!!! It solved my problem. Just another great educational video!!!

  • @mikelauderdale9450
    @mikelauderdale9450 3 роки тому +9

    Right when you said “one beer job” you got my like and subscribe. Fine work sir!

  • @jmpal74paul45
    @jmpal74paul45 6 років тому +1

    This guy looks like David Ross, former MLB Catcher. Very helpful and down to earth explanations. Keep poppin those tops and spreading the word on chainsaw repairs, there are still real men in America!

  • @alancummings5008
    @alancummings5008 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tip. Had a problem with this for quite some time.

  • @yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958
    @yeetarmyitstimeforgoodtime8958 3 роки тому +1

    I like this guy he shows some humor but he knows what he is talking about

  • @120upperoom
    @120upperoom 3 роки тому +1

    Steve's Small Engine Saloon , thank you very much sir.

  • @dancartlidge5202
    @dancartlidge5202 6 років тому

    Hey man, THANKS!!! My MS 251 was dry as a bone on the bar, so I took it apart, as per this vid, and the bar indeed was the culprit. Working fine now....good job!!

  • @jasonkeuma1986
    @jasonkeuma1986 4 роки тому +32

    I watch the commercials so he can get paid.
    Thanks for the advice.