FAQ: Do You Need To Oil Chain On Chainsaw?

You want lubrication of the actual chain against the bar. You don’t want to chain to burn – which is what might happen if there’s too much friction. Without oil, it causes frictional force on the motor in the chainsaw as well.

How often should I oil my chainsaw chain?

Gas chainsaws use about one tank of bar and chain oil for every tank of fuel, so fill the reservoir every time you fill the tank.

Why is my chainsaw not oiling the chain?

The most common reason a chainsaw oiler stops working is that the oil hole gets clogged. To fix this, remove the chain and bar from your chainsaw and clean the oil hole and oil outlet port. If this doesn’t fix the problem, you’ll probably need to replace the oil line or pump.

What happens if you run a chainsaw without bar oil?

No bar oil equals increased friction and heat. That adds up to a huge increase in chain and bar wear. Without bar oil, the chain teeth, drivers and links will all wear far more quickly. The increased friction can cause teeth to break.

Why does a chainsaw need oil?

Oil helps lubricate the chain and also helps keep the dust down during operation. In sappy wood situations it keeps the chain from getting gummed up.

What is special about chainsaw oil?

Chainsaw bar oil has a certain level of “slickness” to it. This slickness keeps the chain spinning at a fast rate without getting slowed down by the friction that occurs when metal rubs against metal. So, if you want to use the “correct” type of bar oil in your chainsaw, consult the manual and use what it suggests.

Why is my chainsaw using so much oil?

An overfilled reservoir can often leak oil when the saw is turned on. Check this and siphon some off if it looks excessively high. If the oil is running out via the delivery line to the bar then there is a chance that the tank vent is plugged up. If so, the chain may be running ‘dry’ during operation.

What can I use instead of bar oil?

Here are four suggestions.

• Motor Oil. Motor oil is the most readily available alternative lube available.
• Vegetable Oil. Vegetable oil is also a quite affordable bar and chain oil alternative.
• Canola Oil. Canola oil shouldn’t be confused with vegetable oil.
• Drained Hydraulic Fluids.

Where does the oil come out on a chainsaw?

Look for the oil relief valve in the side of the engine housing, between the oil outlet port and the guide bar studs. Push against the valve with the 16-gauge wire. A little oil should seep from the valve unless the valve is blocked or stuck. Pushing the valve once should free it, allowing oil to seep.

How does a chainsaw bar get oiled?

Specially engineered chainsaw bar oil goes into the oil reservoir. As you throttle up, a worm drive engages the pump to send oil through a port that releases onto the bar. As the chain moves across the bar, it distributes the oil across the surface, reducing the friction and the heat that occurs when cutting.

How tight should your chainsaw chain be?

A properly-tensioned chainsaw chain should still be just a little loose on the chainsaw guide bar, but the chain needs to be tight enough that you can’t pull the drive links out of the bar nose.

How do you manually oil a chainsaw chain?

How to Add Bar and Chain Oil

1. Set your chainsaw on a level surface, bar side down so that it lays flat.
2. Allow a minute for the oil to settle, then unscrew the cap to the saw’s bar and chain oil reservoir.
3. Using a small funnel, slowly pour the bar and chain oil into the reservoir, taking care not to overfill.

Should I run my chainsaw dry?

Never run your chainsaw dry, instead use a quality gas stabilizer. A stabilizer will keep fuel fresh and protect a chainsaw fuel system from damage caused by stale gas.