How To Fix a Chainsaw That Leaks Oil
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- Опубліковано 27 лис 2024
- Fastest, easiest and quickest way to repair a common problem with some Stihl chain saws that leak bar oil.
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Is this an issue when the saw is stored and sitting in the upright position? If so I have a Remington Outlaw RM4620 saw that does the same thing. I bought it brand new and used it the first time, stored it away and went back the next day and all my bar oil had leaked out.
@@TORAH-613 Yes same thing stores upright in the case...new saw to much oil leaks out
I've seen this video before, but why not again. Best evidence of sanity I can see from our northern neighbor is this site. Thanks again, Steve. Love the site.
Wow, thank you
It ain’t the space shuttle. It’s a chainsaw. I just don’t get why some people thumbs down 👎 good & free repair information. I appreciate the work that goes into putting videos together.
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The best tips for chainsaws are from this man!!!!!
Glad you think so!
Of course they are! He’s Canadian!
Anybody can do work on a chainsaw when drinking 1/2 a beer, drink a 12 pack and then make the video.
I enjoy your videos tremendously. I'm a visual learner and your videos are the perfect learning venue for me. I watched your "10 worst comments" video and was so disappointed in those comments. I think you're doing a super job and I am so grateful for all you're doing to assist us DIY guys to learn ways to be self reliant. I hope you continue the videos. By the way, Abe was right. You can't please all the people all the time. John Fletcher
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Steve, first off, thank you for this video. I wanted to tell you that the orange plastic plug can also be found on some of the mid-size Stihl chainsaws, or at least it was there on the old ones. I have a 1993 Stihl 029, 54.1 cc, called the "Farm Boss" back then -- today's Farm Boss (the 271) is a bit smaller, 50.2 cc, but has similar performance, apparently. The current 291 is closer in engine size (55.5 cc).
Anyway, my old 029 has had a slow oil-leak for years. After seeing this video, I checked, and sure enough, it has the orange plastic plug, and it was almost out of its hole. I tried pressing it back in, but after only a couple hours run-time it was backing out again.
I ordered the little set-screw from my local Stihl repair shop (...and you were right, they didn't even know about this problem). I installed the set screw, with one thread visible, and the oil leak stopped...BUT the set-screw wasn't very tightly held, and after a few days working on winter blow-downs, it had worked it's way out almost another full thread. I removed it, cleaned the hole and the screw with some non-chlorinated brake cleaner, replaced the screw with just a tiny drop of blue LocTite, and it has stayed fixed for the last month of work. Problem solved. Thank you.
One last question: I used engine degreaser for years to get rid of all the oil-soaked sawdust (...yeah, I'm a bit OCD about getting it really clean), but I didn't like using water to rinse, so I switched to brake-cleaner (non-chlorinated to protect the plastic). Last year I grabbed a can of (what I thought was) non-chlorinated brake cleaner, but it was the chlorinated variety. I thought maybe I'd ruined the saw. But to my surprise, it didn't seem to do any damage to the cover-assembly or any of the other plastic parts. So was I just lucky? I really liked that it cleaned better, and evaporated instantaneously, unlike the non-chlorinated stuff. I'd like to keep using it, but I worry that long-term use could damage the saw. What say you, Steve?
I haven’t used my saw for about two months. I pulled it out off the shelf and oil everywhere. This helped me a lot and thanks. I’m going to take my time to fix and clean. 2 beers 👍
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you are a treasure man! i solved a oil leak at a hitachi cs 51eap at ventilation valve- a piece of rubber. most of time oil leaking on my pants rather guide bar. i made a tread, i screw a bolt, maximise the oil at pump and start engine, throtle max and chain spitting oil on a piece of wood. thanks again, i have to buy a coffee to you!
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When I fire up the BBQ, the wife asks me how long the burgers will take. My answer is two beers. One for the warm up the other to cook them. Perfect burgers everytime.
Why rush it eh?
Really appreciate the technical consultations that you produce. Sounds better than tips eh? Cheers from Massawippi QC. CANADA. bud!
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A great thank you, Steve. Most dealers know nothing about this 000 953 1001 solution. I had this problem (dry chain plus oily chainsaw and floor), which ruined my chain, my bar and I don't know if the piston /segments also... The solution proposed by the dealer was to make a short iron cillinder to obturate the hole. What I did instead was taking a M6 allen screw, shortening it and tapering the threads at the end. It solved the problem. Unfortunately I didn't watch your vid by this time. Your information is so needed! (even for dealers). Many people is complaining of this problem. I thought this issue affected just to my model (MS 230), but I see this is not the case.
Thanks a lot, Steve. I just bought a Ms 210 from a guy for 30 bucks and it looks like new. It was leaking bar oil and I knew it should be an easy fix. You just showed me how easy it was. Thank you so much. I love your channel.
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Oh Steve, You really crack me up the way you include the beer thing as a crutial step in your repairs. giggle, giggle!! I have enjoyed watching several of your videos and appreciate the helpful info. And yes the beer does help when those tense moments arise!! Keep up the good work!!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been having this leaking oil problem for years with my Stihl and have told the Stihl repairman about it every time I have taken it to the shop for other reasons. It hasn't been in the shop a lot but I have told them and its never has been fixed or has been fixed to stop leaking. I will now look at that place on my saw myself and maybe this has been my trouble. Thanks for this video. I have had my Stihl 20 years plus and its been one of the best investments I ever made.
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The funny thing my cousin and had that conversation about his Stihl saw leaking out chain oil two days prior to watching this video. I was scrolling through youtube to see what would be interesting to watch and what do you know this video was staring back at me. Thank you
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Thank you for your video!! I saw a bunch of oil line and oil cap replacement videos, but my little saw already had the oil tank line replaced and its not leaking from the fill cap. My saw will leak out while the saw is not running just sitting in the case. It will leak out the entire tank full until its empty. I will try this now. Thanks again!!
OMG! I think watching this video will fix both of my leaking Stihl Farm Boss chainsaws. Thanks for the solution to this perplexing problem I've had.
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Thanks for another great tip. I just acquired a MS 170 with an oil leak. Your the best.
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This makes me want to find a leaky saw and buy it just to fix it. I don't even really need a chainsaw. This is what your videos do to me. Love it!!
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I'm going to open a beer and start drinking, then go check for a leak, agreed.
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Well said MP. I do have a Stihl 271and love it
Bought an 025 from a saw shop as parts for $50.....found this, did the fix and used the saw plenty. Worked/puked just fine! No more issues ever!
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025 has been with my family for many decades.
I quit drinking beer several years ago. However I think I could down one jusr to fix my oil leak on my Stihl chainsaw. Gonna get the part this afternoon. Thanks for the video and the info!
Your right! When I took mine to a local Stihl Dealer, he said yep it’s gonna do that, nothing you can do. Thank you, I’m so tired of having my carry case with oil in the bottom.
Glad to help
Thank you for this video. I have been trying to fix this issue with my saw for weeks. You are correct about the dealers not reading there bulletin 🤦♂️ I found this part on amazon using the part number you listed and have it on the way. Thanks a million 😊
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My little ms211 has been leaking almost since new and I could never seem to get it figured out. If this is the problem I will be eternally grateful. Thanks Steve !!!!!👍👍👍
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I find Steve underestimates the amount of beer required to complete these jobs.
Yesterday I found my Farm Boss sitting in oil and now today I will address this very issue. Thanks Steve!
Fantastic!
Steve. Thanks to you I do all my own maintenance and wow. I am so greatful to you. Beer's coming your way
Wonderful!
Thanks Steve. Mine has been leaking. It is an 036. I will be checking it. Thanks again👍👍👍❤️
Thanks Steve! I have a MS 170 and it has leaked since new, usually into the bottom of the chain saw case. Don’t notice it until the next time I use my saw, pull it from the case and there is a puddle of oil in the bottom. Steve, this is an awesome video, content bang on! Just became a new subscriber. Thanks buddy.
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This was a revelation! I've had a little MS180 mini-boss for years and it's the worst chainsaw I've ever owned. It's been leaking oil since almost as long as I've had it but I didn't bother doing anything about it since it mostly sits in the garage. Thing always needs worked on, won't cut even with a new chain, no power.......pain in the butt. I'll stick with my Huskies.....they are the best saws I own. Thanks for the video.....you have motivated me to put a little more tlc into the Stihl and give it some more use and see what happens.
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tHANKS I have 2 Stihl s One of them leaks oil like crazy. Now I know what to do. You ARE THE MAN
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Great vid. My old mans 180 has been leaking since new. 4 or 5 years now. The dealer replaced a few parts and never found the leak. I'll be checking it tomorrow with a beer. 🍻
Cheers
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well, was the plug missing?
Thanks Steve. You are right on bullseye. Thanks for sharing inside technical bulletin of Stihl. Very fact that most of the dealer or technicians never read or update the knowledge. Keep up the great service to mankind. Wish you great success and prosperity. Thanks again.
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Thanks for that video. The old 026 has been leaking out oil for a few years - now I know how to fix it.
Thumbs up steve for another good money saving video thank you for the time and effort you put in making these videos.
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Oil caps and oil lines off the pump I have seen pretty often. I tried to find a plug at an industrial supply house and no go. Get the part from Stijl as I have also cracked the plastic around the plug. Your in good company Steve!
Thanks for the video’s, always great. Mike OUT!
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M6 is m6. It must fit!
My MS250 had dumped all the chain oil out this morning. Thanks for the fix Steve! You're the best!
Oh deer. I just checked and I have the orange plug in so that's not it. I don't see any cracks in anything. Hmmm.....
I decided it's the oil line. Also easy to replace.
I'm from Australia Steve, so I have always loved your beer time measure!! We have a camp cooking guy over here who cooks in the camp oven based on x number of beers. Cheers mate.
Rock on!
I have used 1/4" set screws to fix them. I tap the hole with a tap I have marked at 3/16" deep. When the screw starts get harder to screw in. I go a 1/8 turn an stop. It works great
Great video,I checked and sure enough that’s the problem I have,nice to have someone who really knows what there talking about.
Glad to help
Once again Steve to the rescue.... Watched my buddy pull out his ms170 from its case 2 days ago and the case was swimming in oil and the saw was horrendously soaked in oil... he just wiped it off and put some oil in it and went about his business... When i asked him what the hell is wrong he just said its been leaking for 15 years and still works so meh... i couldn't believe it... My chainsaws are SPOTLESS. I use them hard when i use them but they are gleaming before they go back to their storage cases. So i just happened upon this video and voila! I shall be fixing his MS170 tomorow! If I'm ever out in BC im taking Steve out for steak and beers...
Thanks Steve I have a leaky Stihl saw and I can't wait to check it tomorrow . I'll make sure to have a half a beer ready.
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Damn bro! Thank you! That has ruined oak plywood, stained my floor and been a huge nuisance for 3 years now. Thank you so much!
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My old 036 has leaked bar oil since it was new back in 1994. I just assumed that it was normal. It’s been a great saw. Cut a lot of firewood with it over the years and it’s never even had a carb kit put in it. It Stihl runs like a beast but it sure makes a mess inside the plastic case I keep it in.
Awesome I was planning to buy a homeowner chainsaw from Stihl now I know what to look for thanks again
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Good video Steve. Yep, I have known about this issue for about 15 years now. Grub screw works great.
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Found your channel to help tackle a chainsaw issue. It is so informative. Thanks for all your help. New subscriber.
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Man this vedio helped me out a lot I never take anything to the shop I’m a mechanic but I couldn’t finger out in my head what wood go there and the part when you gave the part number that helped a lot because the people working at my local Stijl dealer they won’t help help you at all thank you really enjoyed your vedio
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Thanks for the tip Steve - recently purchased my first Stilh chainsaw (MS-291) - I cut about 4 cords of wood a year - I bought it from a local Stihl dealer - I used it for less than an hour and half a tank of fuel (the fuel the dealer filled it with) - After using it to cut down an ash tree and cut a few limbs and two 8 foot logs it would not restart to cut a third 8 footer - It required a new carb to fix which the dealer performed under warranty - I would love to hear what your thoughts - Cheers
Once again ...great tech info and entertainment all in one superb edition. I knew you would have the answer to all the oil pooled in the tailgate of my 6x4 Big Country. Now I will have to check to see if my Echo 310 has the same issue allowing all its oil to pool in the same tailgate. I have learned this as well. If half a can of C2 H5 02 (ethyl alcohohol) is enough for you it will take a full can or a can and a half for me to get it done as time is the issue as I have. Great stuff Steve!
Thank you from New Zealand! We live in a remote area and fix our own saws, good to see some common sense. Keep posting!
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I’m thinking this may be my Stihl issue.
I have a 194T that has been used lightly since new. I noticed that it was slinging a thin trail of oil onto my log, and the butt end of my Stihl under the carb is glistening.
Let me check…
Thank you for your continued, learned assistance. 👍🏼
Sweet! Got an old 026 recently. Great saw, but it leaks oil like crazy. Can’t wait to see if this is the problem!
Good luck!
Thanks Steeve. This was the problem on my MS230C
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My 455 rancher has been leaking for years. I'll look at it this wk end.
Thanks brother!
Kevin Aalberts did you fix your problem? I have a 450 that leaks as well?
Thanks Steve!, great video, my saw had the plug missing, I think it was leaking for a while, fixed it, now it doesn’t leak anymore .
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Super, my ms250c is leaking pretty good, am so happy to have an idea where to look. Thanks, great video.
Good luck!
It's nice having Playboy Steve around
Just what I needed to fix my C.S. thanks very much from Dorset, UK
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You’re the best Steve! Got my saw in great running condition thanks to you!
Great to hear!
Thanks for the video. Yup that missing plug was the problem on the 025. A trip to the hardware store for a 6 mm x 6 mm x1 set screw for a buck 19 did the trick. I left a thread or 2 exposed as well. My bar is lubed and ready to go ; )
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Thanks, I have that problem. Sorry all jobs are a 2 beer minimum.
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Not the bar stud its tight. I think it's the seal but not sure just getting a second opinion thx
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Thank you very much! Appreciate your help in care of chainsaws and small engines!
Our pleasure!
I'm having the same problem. Thank you very much 👍👍
No problem 👍
Great job Steve ! Thanks for pumping out so many videos. I will watch all you got time to make. Learning loads of cool things.🍻
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Steve......thanks, that should work on my MS-210. Happy Mothers Day!
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Good advice, given free. Thank you, Steve.
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My chainsaw is now humming thanks to your videos. Cheers bro
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Thanks for all your great videos and tips. Makes a big difference
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Typical. I find this information after I've gone to the trouble of replacing the rubber hoses. Thanks again mate.
Any time!
Thank you so much for this video. I have an older Stihl 025 and hated the oil messes. Cheers.
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Thanks Steve, I have a 170 and a 251. I will keep an eye out for any sign of leaking oil around this area.
Cheers 🍻 mate.
Glad to help
I do have a 250 that leaks oil. Has for years. I just keep a little drip bucket under it. I will have to take a look at that now.
I got an 064 av stihl that leaks oil. Thought I'd store it on its side. Still leaks. The M3 threaded plug looks like it comes with some type of blue sealer goop on the threads. If its loctite, would be a good idea to dip a couple q-tips in alcohol and clean the female threads so it seals properly. I ran into that issue with loctite in the past where it wont work if threads are oily. Enjoyed the video! I love a beer called grainbelt nordeast! Nector of the gods! 🍺🍺😆
Superb....! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Saved me dollars.....!
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Thanks Steve, you save my life.
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You always give great informative advice...love your shows.
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Know if I can just get all the oil in my case back in the saw !!
Thanks bro !
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Thanks I’m goin to check mine right now. Opened the case yesterday an the darn saw sitting in a bath of oil.
Have a 12 year old MS 180 and it is now leaking. Thx for posting.
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Thank you my Dad has had that leaking chainsaw for a long time
I love your channel
I need to remove exhaust mufflar for MS440 Stihl
Top class video clearly explaining the issue. Especially liked the can of beer!!
Much appreciated!
Really good plain simple explanation. Tks.
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Your videos are awesome sir. Dont change a thing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
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That's an easy fix! Thank you for showing this!
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You are the man Steve- thanks for the great video.
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What a great tip 👍 .. beer is a great motivational assistant
Hi Steve! I was so happy when I saw your tip on leaking Stihl chainsaw. I was sure to solve my problem....but no luck. The little plug is still in place on my MS250. Any clue on other possible cause for this problem? Thanks again.
Same situation here, Stihl MS250C that leaks bar oil like a sieve and the plug is still in place, would love to hear Steve chime in.
It's most likely leaking from the oil tank vent. Take off the bar and look for a little round (spring loaded) vent. Give it a blast with an air hose.
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You're the man Steve. Never fail to learn some valuable info when I perruse your channel, and yes ,I freely admit that I own 2 baby Stihls.
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That’s awesome I didn’t know that , I will be looking out for the set screw, thanks Steve .
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You're doing a good job man keep up the good work thank you for letting me know
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I’ve got a 30 year old 039 that just started leaking. Hopefully this tip will work for me.
Thanks Steve. You’re the GREATEST
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Really appreciate all your insight!! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Steve, I'll check this area 1st.
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Good luck!
Love an easy fix. Thanks.
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Hey Steve love your channel, wondering if you haven’t could you do a video on replacing the chain brake handle? I have a STIHL MS 250 when I went to put the new handle in a metal spring clip popped out and I didn’t see exactly where it was or how it was sitting in there. I’m pretty sure it helps push the handle back to keep it from wobbling, but just can’t figure how it sets in there. HELP! Thanks man your vids saved me from going to the dealer a couple times.
You can download a service manual from the internet might be a pic in owner manual
Wow! Thank you. I thought it was the o-ring under the reservoir plug. Both , the MS170 and the O21 leak.
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Thanks have a leaky 181 will take a look at this
I like your videos so good I'm going to watch them all man. Sir you got a nack for teaching really enjoy your videos. I subscribed yesterday and I'm watching you again tonight.
Awesome, thank you!