Chainsaw Leaking Oil? Here’s Why!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @spiff1003
    @spiff1003 Год назад +3

    That last one... That was clever. I have struggled with this on a couple of my saws, so maybe this is the reason. Just overpressure in the tank squeezing oil out. Cool deal. Thank you for that advice.

  • @steveriggenbach90
    @steveriggenbach90 Год назад

    Very good job of addressing the different problem areas. Unless there is a lot of chip build up I stop running the chain. Less residual. I also crack the cap then tighten.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Год назад

      Thanks Steve! Yep, keep it clean, crack the cap and you’re good to go :)

  • @GuysPlayingWithTools
    @GuysPlayingWithTools Год назад +14

    Nice video. Chainsaws don't leak, they mark their territory. 🙂

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 Год назад +1

    Excellent information video Tom well done 👏👏👍

  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair Год назад

    Good vid Tom, I usually recommend draining the oil when not used for extended periods and cracking the cap as you said.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Год назад

      Spot on Kenny, me too. If it’s not going to be used for a month I’d suggest tipping it out, but less than that it’s a fiddly mess and not worth it.

  • @fattoamanowoodwork3638
    @fattoamanowoodwork3638 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this, really appreciated

  • @TheLawnmowerLady
    @TheLawnmowerLady Год назад

    Great tips Tom!

  • @philiphorton1661
    @philiphorton1661 5 месяцев назад

    Very helpful indeed, I’ve been given an old one of these chainsaws. And the screw on the. Bottom of the chainsaw where you have an oiler adjustment is missing, the half circle area just below the clutch

  • @paulhare662
    @paulhare662 Год назад +1

    Since 1984 and a new 024, I always thought that the bigger the puddle the better. Figured it was why saw cases didn't have holes in their bottoms.

  • @mkl5448
    @mkl5448 8 месяцев назад

    Very good tips, interesting analysis but quite correct.

  • @murphmcbride2130
    @murphmcbride2130 5 месяцев назад

    Cleanest saw I’ve seen .

  • @chazzmccloud36
    @chazzmccloud36 Год назад

    The old 028 Wood Boss that i inherited from my grandpa leaks like, well, like my grandpa probably did. I just figured the old Stihls marked their territory like old Harleys were known to do.
    My new 661 Magnum doesn't leak at all, yet. It goes through gas and oil like it's got holes in the tanks, but that just because it's such a thirsty beast.
    I find that if I lay the saws on their side, they don't leak nearly as much.

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 Год назад

    Good info Tom

  • @bigboy4659
    @bigboy4659 3 месяца назад

    Hi How are you. Can youbtell me is this normal when brand new chainsaw 181 leaks oil under the hole where exust have those Deep holes for screws to Mount the Exhaust , brand new , oil leaks to around the place where you showing at the video to

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  3 месяца назад

      I’m afraid I don’t know the 181 at all, i know the 180’s but the design is different. If in doubt go back to the shop :)

  • @Idahoprepper71
    @Idahoprepper71 Год назад

    The crankcase is constantly getting oil coming into it. Where does the excess oil not sticking to the parts go? What keeps it from building up inside?

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan9828 3 месяца назад

    Thanks

  • @Lukedean-fl1lx
    @Lukedean-fl1lx 9 месяцев назад +1

    My 036 leaked behind the oil pump , i just put a thin o ring to reseal the join to the oil hose , quik fix and hasn't leaked in years

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've sent my chainsaw back TWICE under warranty until they said there's nothing wrong with it, drip feed systems do this and it's normal. Each time I find the saw leaks oil each day just sitting in my shed, even after a week not using. Surely they could come up with a solution to this phenomenon? Like a pressure release valve being active when not in use or something?

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  5 месяцев назад

      Yeah it’s annoying! You could make
      Something yourself, but I just leave them on their sides with caps cracked open a bit.

    • @ArcanePath360
      @ArcanePath360 5 месяцев назад

      @@VintageEngineRepairs Thanks for the video, I think I'll do the same from now on. Wasted a lot of oil in the past year before discovering this

  • @rickthelian2215
    @rickthelian2215 Год назад

    Bar Oils, using incorrect or a replacement oil that may be cheaper cause a leak if oil is to thin?😊

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Год назад +2

      Hmm using a thinner oil shouldn’t cause it to leak no! You’ll pump more of it though :)

    • @rickthelian2215
      @rickthelian2215 Год назад

      @@VintageEngineRepairs thanks just a thought for those using other oils or worse used old oils.

  • @petefroud5308
    @petefroud5308 Год назад +1

    Good advice Tom . The caps a utter junk.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  Год назад +2

      Thanks Pete, yes I much prefer the screw type for a few reasons!

    • @chazzmccloud36
      @chazzmccloud36 Год назад

      Especially in cold weather, those bar oil caps are very frustrating!

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl Год назад +1

    And I thought mine was the only one that piddled like that 😆

  • @patterdalezipsuzilil
    @patterdalezipsuzilil 9 месяцев назад

    Do one on the dewalt dcmcs575n tentioner cog stripping problems 😂😂😂😂

  • @johnseavey6622
    @johnseavey6622 4 месяца назад +1

    That oil leak is nothing my 2 stihl's leak probably 5 times that and always have since new

  • @johnkick7904
    @johnkick7904 8 месяцев назад

    I think you have an ant problem 😮 thanks for the video nice job

  • @bigboy4659
    @bigboy4659 3 месяца назад

    My oil is black for some reason , but on the tank is clear

  • @mrtennessee6862
    @mrtennessee6862 Год назад

    👍

  • @chrischiampo7647
    @chrischiampo7647 8 месяцев назад

    😊😀👍🏼😇

  • @aussiehardwood6196
    @aussiehardwood6196 Год назад

    You do realise pro saws have a tank check valve dont U??

  • @tonystank_kick
    @tonystank_kick 10 месяцев назад

    Love the good old annoying Australian birds 😂

  • @unknownusert
    @unknownusert 9 месяцев назад +1

    next time go straight to the point without the 5min intro

  • @C89ZX7R
    @C89ZX7R 6 месяцев назад +1

    That goat is annoying