Leaky Husqvarna

[LD1]

Just bought a Stihl MS250 yesterday. Dealer put 7-8 paper towels in the bottom of the carrying case. Told me that all saws leak bar oil and if they don't you have a problem. He said only way to prevent leaking is to pour it out after use. I tend to believe this guy, he is a long time Stihl dealer/mechanic.

Maybe he is just used to working on stihls

Seriously, it shouldnt leak bar oil. Thats like saying you car is supposed to drip engine oil and if it dont, somethings wrong.

I have owned MANY saws, both old and new. Mostly dolmar and husky. My saws are stored up on a shelf and usually put away full of gas and oil ready for next time out. And they dont leak a drop.

Actually, the only saw I had that ever had a problem leaking oil was a husky 266se. And it was an "actual" problem. There is a little screw that holds part of the muffler on, and it threads into the oil tank. The screw came loose and it leaked oil. Thightened the screw, no problems.

I would be very disappointed if I bought a saw that leaked anything, let alone a BRAND NEW SAW:confused2:

 

[Rocksprings]

Maybe he is just used to working on stihls

Seriously, it shouldnt leak bar oil. Thats like saying you car is supposed to drip engine oil and if it dont, somethings wrong.

I have owned MANY saws, both old and new. Mostly dolmar and husky. My saws are stored up on a shelf and usually put away full of gas and oil ready for next time out. And they dont leak a drop.

Actually, the only saw I had that ever had a problem leaking oil was a husky 266se. And it was an "actual" problem. There is a little screw that holds part of the muffler on, and it threads into the oil tank. The screw came loose and it leaked oil. Thightened the screw, no problems.

I would be very disappointed if I bought a saw that leaked anything, let alone a BRAND NEW SAW:confused2:

I tend to agree with you, Why would Stihl make anything that leaks before you get it home ?? Dealer says it is normal. I find this real strange.

 

[jdtractor]

hi i own a husky 60 series saw ive had it since mid 90s it leaks oil also to some degree, but i never gave it any thought as to why, until reading these posts. it leaks in the case i keep it in and on the ground sometimes, never much but it does leak.i was going to tade it off for a newer model of husky saw same size only newer but changed my mine , i think like some of you husky has went down hill in quality. they sell them in lumber yards, and side walk stores what we call them here , i think the husky people are interested in profit more then quality, i bought mine at a chainsaw dealer and nothing but saw equipement etc.......i still looking to up grade but im keeping my husky and considering stihl or maybe echo dont know which yet . just my .02cts

 

[Chilly807]

Just bought a Stihl MS250 yesterday. Dealer put 7-8 paper towels in the bottom of the carrying case. Told me that all saws leak bar oil and if they don't you have a problem. He said only way to prevent leaking is to pour it out after use. I tend to believe this guy, he is a long time Stihl dealer/mechanic.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but he's full of shi*..:laughing: Maybe the new Stihls leak, but the old ones sure don't. My Stihl 044 is the driest saw I've ever owned, and my 242 Husky (both mid-90s saws) is also quite dry. Both oil well when running, but leak nary a drop when shut down.

A few drops is fine, nothing is perfect. Often it's residue from the chain and bar that slowly drips off, but they surely shouldn't empty the tank or even start to.

As for the Husky 455, there is a "fix" for them leaking, as another member here found out recently (another thread). The two piece oil line that comes with them as original is replaced with a one piece line that eliminates much of the problem. The 136 and 137 have the same problem with the same fix.

Sean

 

[Rocksprings]

I hope that is all he is talking about, " A few drops of residue " My Homelight would leak the entire tank. You get what you pay for. So far no leaking, but its only been started twice, not used to cut wood yet.

 

[Chilly807]

I hope that is all he is talking about, " A few drops of residue " My Homelight would leak the entire tank. You get what you pay for. So far no leaking, but its only been started twice, not used to cut wood yet.

My guess is it won't leak, at least not much. I had an older 023 (same as MS230) which shares the chassis with the 025, and it too stayed dry for the most part.

I don't know how much Stihl has changed those saws.

Sean

 

[crazyal]

My 357xp leaks every so often. I think it's when I run cheap bar oil but never really looked too much into it. I just store the saw on it's side (pull starter down) every time. Someday I'll pull it apart but kind of hard to find the time when the saw runs fine.

 

[PapaPerk]

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

On Stihls at least (all I have) they should not leak any bar oil. The saws will drip oil from the chain and chain cover area.... but eventually stop (few hours). The oil collects in the saw dust, etc and slowly drips. But there should be no oil dripping directly from the oil port.

Good luck... maybe like others have said... a thicker bar oil would help.