Do most chainsaws eventually leak?

[Hipa Store]

It seems to happen to most of saws I've seen.

[Dave Sabo]

what the heck are you talking about ?


Only saws I've ever seen "leak" are the wet saws the tile guys use. Those things leak, spray, dribble, and mist all over the place.

[Frederick Skelly]

I have a table saw, band saws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, hacksaws, backsaws, fretsaws and ryobi saws. None of them leak.

[roger wiegand]

Leak what? Sawdust. electrons, ??

[Greg Quenneville]

Hipa is referring to chainsaws, a topic which appears to be endlessly fascinating to him.

[Keegan Shields]

Not if your doing it right…

[Bill Dufour]

Makita uses a diffferent gear system then skil so they do not leak because they use a heavy grease not oil. Cotton picking grease helps reduce leaks since it is more solid when cold.
Bill D

[Erik Loza]

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[Tom M King]

Please don't feed the Trolls.

[Tom Trees]

Does this question apply to bandsaws?

The thrust roller shaft on my machine has a cap threaded onto the end.
Does anyone have any recommendations regarding the right grease, regular brown stuff, or the stuff for higher temperatures?

Thanks
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[Ed Aumiller]

.Hipa Store.... Yes, most chainsaws eventually leak bar oil... I have a Stihl, Jonserad, Homelite all leak bar oil, but not a lot... Have had other brands and they did also.. Have not had any leak the gas mixture though...
I often lay them on their side with the bar on top to prevent it..

[Greg Parrish]

My Stihl MS261CM leaks bar oil like crazy. Never fuel, but if I leave it sitting in the case with a full tank of bar oil, it will all leak out by the next use, which may be months apart. May need to be looked at for repair, but I just top it off and use it. Haven't bothered dragging it back to the dealer to ask.

[Izzy Camire]

I have a Husky 357 that started leaking bar oil recently. I took it apart and replaced the tube that went from the tank to the pump and also the tube from the pump to the bar. That took care of the problem. I put Loctite 518 on the sealing area coming out of the tank and on the pump. It was not a difficult repair on my saw. Youtube had video of a similar saw that gave my guidance.
You may want to look into doing the repair your self.

[Bill George]

Yes chain saws are somewhat messy when it comes to the bar and the oil.

[Bob Borzelleri]

I have an Echo pole saw that leaks bar oil when I hang it up and forget to drain the tank first. Out of the three gas saws I have, none leak bar oil. One Husqvarna leaks gas when placed on side for fuel/oil fill ups, but that is a common trait of the 350. One day I will replace all the hoses and vents.

The electric Milwaukee does not leak gas, only electrons.