Chainsaw Leaking Oil? Here’s Why!

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  • @spiff1003
    @spiff1003 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GuysPlayingWithTools
    @GuysPlayingWithTools ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @philiphorton1661
    @philiphorton1661 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @tinkeringtaylor3053
    @tinkeringtaylor3053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent information video Tom well done 👏👏👍

  • @KensSmallEngineRepair
    @KensSmallEngineRepair ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this, really appreciated

  • @mkl5448
    @mkl5448 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good tips, interesting analysis but quite correct.

  • @TheLawnmowerLady
    @TheLawnmowerLady ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips Tom!

  • @murphmcbride2130
    @murphmcbride2130 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cleanest saw I’ve seen .

  • @chazzmccloud36
    @chazzmccloud36 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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

  • @Lukedean-fl1lx
    @Lukedean-fl1lx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @Idahoprepper71
    @Idahoprepper71 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว

      Out the muffler! Either burnt or unburnt depending on tube and load

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean4835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info Tom

  • @bigboy4659
    @bigboy4659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 :)

  • @rickthelian2215
    @rickthelian2215 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @rickthelian2215
      @rickthelian2215 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @petefroud5308
    @petefroud5308 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good advice Tom . The caps a utter junk.

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @chazzmccloud36
      @chazzmccloud36 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulstan9828
    @paulstan9828 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @patterdalezipsuzilil
    @patterdalezipsuzilil 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah I haven’t heard about them, how frustrating!!

  • @mrtennessee6862
    @mrtennessee6862 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @johnkick7904
    @johnkick7904 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bigboy4659
    @bigboy4659 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @johnseavey6622
    @johnseavey6622 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Annoying, but it is the way they are unfortunately!

  • @chrischiampo7647
    @chrischiampo7647 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊😀👍🏼😇

  • @aussiehardwood6196
    @aussiehardwood6196 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep, you do realise they’re only a 1 way valve don’t you?

    • @coppulor6500
      @coppulor6500 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@VintageEngineRepairssnap!

  • @tonystank_kick
    @tonystank_kick 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the good old annoying Australian birds 😂

  • @unknownusert
    @unknownusert 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @C89ZX7R
    @C89ZX7R 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That goat is annoying

    • @VintageEngineRepairs
      @VintageEngineRepairs  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Goat?

    • @geopolitix7770
      @geopolitix7770 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If your goats sound like crows, you have problems in your neighborhood!