So the MS200T that was stolen from me, and the various other Stihls I had circa 2009-2020, I've been running canola oil as bar lube for at least as long as since back then. I've never had a problem with them throwing oil, or needing oil pump replacement.
My current MS201T-C (16" bar) which I had to purchase after the theft of my tools on Feb. of 2022, just recently I had to have the oiling system replaced. Cost me about $200. I don't work everyday but the saws never sit for too long. They run maybe 3-10 X a month, except in the dead of winter. And I clean them regularly.
I am also vry careful when I refuel and re-oil. I have a brush I use it to get all the dust and garbage away from the caps, and I swipe clear the sawdust around the inside of the cap bayonet mounts with my fingertip, and clear the sealing ring of the caps with my fingernail. I am doing my damndest to not let any s__t get in the gas or oil.
My smaller tree saw (MS194T 14" bar) has now stopped throwing oil for the 2nd time. 1st time, a summer or 2 ago, I fixed it by blowing some compressed air thru the oil tank. And running a little 2-stroke mix thru the oil system. I'm going to try this again, this morning. If it doesn't work, I'll have to take it in.
I store my saws inside the house; I mention this specifically because of the winters here in SE PA.
The bars and chains are lasting 'forever'. I usually get my chains pro sharpened, and there's no sign of wear except the obvious - I file the bar if neccessary but I'm easy on the saws and I only have to remove 'mushroomed' metal from the bars once or twice a season.
I HATE the bastard who stole my MS200T and I hope he DIES SCREAMING. (That's beside the point.)
I'm seeking any knowledge (real tech experience if you will) as to why I am having these issues. Canola has never been a problem in the past, but I can't deny, getting the smaller saws to throw oil over the last few years has sometimes taken longer than it should. Did Stihl make any big changes to their oiling systems?
Considering how much bar lube costs, I thought I was being clever swapping in canola. But if this is going to keep happening, perhaps (at least for my tree saws) I should reconsider.
My current MS201T-C (16" bar) which I had to purchase after the theft of my tools on Feb. of 2022, just recently I had to have the oiling system replaced. Cost me about $200. I don't work everyday but the saws never sit for too long. They run maybe 3-10 X a month, except in the dead of winter. And I clean them regularly.
I am also vry careful when I refuel and re-oil. I have a brush I use it to get all the dust and garbage away from the caps, and I swipe clear the sawdust around the inside of the cap bayonet mounts with my fingertip, and clear the sealing ring of the caps with my fingernail. I am doing my damndest to not let any s__t get in the gas or oil.
My smaller tree saw (MS194T 14" bar) has now stopped throwing oil for the 2nd time. 1st time, a summer or 2 ago, I fixed it by blowing some compressed air thru the oil tank. And running a little 2-stroke mix thru the oil system. I'm going to try this again, this morning. If it doesn't work, I'll have to take it in.
I store my saws inside the house; I mention this specifically because of the winters here in SE PA.
The bars and chains are lasting 'forever'. I usually get my chains pro sharpened, and there's no sign of wear except the obvious - I file the bar if neccessary but I'm easy on the saws and I only have to remove 'mushroomed' metal from the bars once or twice a season.
I HATE the bastard who stole my MS200T and I hope he DIES SCREAMING. (That's beside the point.)
I'm seeking any knowledge (real tech experience if you will) as to why I am having these issues. Canola has never been a problem in the past, but I can't deny, getting the smaller saws to throw oil over the last few years has sometimes taken longer than it should. Did Stihl make any big changes to their oiling systems?
Considering how much bar lube costs, I thought I was being clever swapping in canola. But if this is going to keep happening, perhaps (at least for my tree saws) I should reconsider.
