Almost every chainsaw I own leaks plenty of bar oil every time I move it.

[softdown]

A lot of bar oil. This is weird.

 

[trains]

yep, they do that, the changes in atmospheric pressure causes the pumping of oil when they sit.

 

[user 122190]

Times I have this problem is when I don't clean the cap.

 

[Philbert]

Two types of chainsaws: those that leak oil, and those that have never been filled with oil.

My ‘solution’ also has two parts:
1. I store my Chainsaws on oil absorbent pads, which absorb leaking oil better than paper towels, newspapers, wood chips, kitty litter, etc.

2. If I am not going to use the chainsaw in the next day or so, I drain the bar oil back into a clean container with a funnel. No need to waste it.

https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/chain-saw-diapers-keep-your-cases-cleaner.73699/
Philbert

 

[Del_]

I think it has to do with phases of the moon.

 

[Campbellcontractlogging]

Completely normal

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

I think it has to do with phases of the moon.

Mercury in retrograde?

 

[bryannewton]

If their not leaking oil they are broke lol

 

[singinwoodwackr]

So, stop moving them. Problem solved.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Just marking their territory before a certain brand of V-TWIN motorcycle does first! LOL

 

[Okie]

They are testing your patience and you are failing the test.

All my chainsaws are stored on a catch pan. The big plastic tops off of cattle feeder molasses tubs or the metal cookie pans is good for such and either one is also good for use on the workbench when working on a saw, to catch parts tools and keep the top of the workbench cleaner.

When hauling chainsaws saws I use a storage case to protect the saw and to capture any leaking fluids.

 

[link]

My MS241cm don't leave anything on the shelf as I recall...

 

[Joedangelo04]

Some are worse than others. I just got an 029 that pisses all over the place 2 the point I think something is wrong w it.

 

[cookies]

Keeps the wood floor in the shed water proofed and bug free, barometric pressure changes cause leaks as do temperature swings over 15 degrees. Don't want leaks? empty it or get a plastic saw case to catch it or simply get pig mats to set them on. The tank vents and oilers easily allow oil flow through them from clearances in the pump and trash getting into the vent check ball holding it oil or simply pressure build up overwhelming them.

 

[joe25DA]

I’ve been told…crack the oil reservoir cap after each use to relieve press in the tank. Might work. I’ve never tried. Owning lots of saws, an 84 c30 gmc dump truck, all kinds of old equipment oil leaks just mean there’s some oil in there. The only thing that never leaks is one of my Wheelhorse tractors.

 

[Captain Bruce]

A lot of bar oil. This is w

No mention of which brand? Husqvarns are commonly fixed here, for copious oil slobber......a proper oil system will have a correctly sealed / seated oil line on the clutch side. Thats the LAST point of seal, and the only to leak when the engine sits........

 

[ROME K/G]

It doesn't matter what brand saw, what brand oil, temperature, ect, ect, ect, When the saw is used the chain pulls oil around the bar, when the saw is stopped the oil comes off the chain, the top of the bar has oil in the groove also, when the saw sits all that oil runs off the bar and back to the sprocket and on the floor, in the case, wherever. I use oil absorbent pads under the saws if they are setting for a while. If no oil ever runs off then the oiler is not working, the bar oil hole is plugged, or the oil tank has been running empty.

 

[Toyboy]

I always crack both gas and oil caps when I'm done. I'll store them on an old paper towel lined cookie sheet. If I'm not going to be using it for awhile, I'll dump both fuel and oil back into the cans through a paint filter.

 

[KASH]

if you worry about oil leaks do not buy a Lister diesel.
kash

 

[Husky77]

And there was I thinking my saws are broke so had to buy another