What weight is STIHL bar and chain oil?

Oil Weight A 30W chainsaw bar oil is generally considered standard for warm weather usage.

Do STIHL chainsaw bars need grease?

A lubricating tool for select STIHL. Current STIHL guide bars offer maintenance free sprocket noses, some competitor’s guide bars still require additional grease. This tool only works on select STIHL chainsaws, so visit your local STIHL Dealer to determine if the Guide Bar Grease Gun is right for your saw.

What type of oil is STIHL bar oil?

This fully synthetic 2-cycle engine oil is specially suited for high performance chainsaws and power tools.

What can I use for bar and chain lube?

Rapeseed-based (usually called canola) oil is currently the most common environmentally compatible chain-and-bar lubricant. Vegetable-based oils are triglycerides or natural esters that come from agricultural crops.

What oil is best for Stihl chainsaw?

Oils, Lubricants and Fuels Only from STIHL – This patented 50:1 fuel mixture combines non-ethanol, high-octane fuel and premium STIHL HP Ultra Oil. This fully synthetic 2-cycle engine oil is specially suited for high performance chainsaws and power tools.

Where do you grease a Stihl chainsaw?

The multipurpose tool that came with the chainsaw also can be used. Keep the grease away from the clutch shoes, which are the parts of the clutch attached to the engine. If grease gets on them, the clutch will slip and the chain won’t spin.

What happens if you don’t use bar oil in a chainsaw?

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.

Can I use regular motor oil as my chainsaw bar oil?

While motor oil is not the best substitute for chainsaw bar oil, it will work as a temporary measure if find you have no other option. The downside of motor oil is that it’s not sticky enough to stay on the bar and chain. So, when you’re using the chainsaw, the motor oil will fling off as you cut and make quite a mess.

Is it OK to use engine oil as bar oil?

All motor oil is not equal either as it comes in varying viscosities and types. Sticking with “bar oil” will ensure you are using a product designed specifically for this purpose. Likewise you should ensure you mix the appropriate type of oil with your gasoline or just buy the pre-mixed stuff and not worry about it.