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What can I use if I don’t have chainsaw bar oil?
6 Chainsaw Bar & Chain Oil Alternatives Vegetable Oil. Vegetable oil is one of the safest alternatives available to oil your chainsaw. Canola Oil. Similar to vegetable oil, canola oil is another super-safe alternative. Motor Oil. Hydraulic Fluid (Diluted) Drained Motor Oil (Diluted) Drained Hydraulic Fluids (Diluted).
Can you refill an Oregon grease gun?
Makes chain run smooth. 5.0 out of 5 stars Oregon Chain Saw Bar grease – the best! This grease is the best because it comes in rechargeable tubes or you can reuse them by refilling with grease of your choice, or discard.
Do STIHL chainsaw bars need grease?
The Guide Bar Grease Gun is designed for lubricating the sprocket nose bearings on guide bars that have the grease hole. Current STIHL guide bars offer maintenance free sprocket noses, some competitor’s guide bars still require additional grease.
Should you grease chainsaw sprocket?
Although the clutch shoes of a Stihl chainsaw should never be greased, the needle bearing that fits inside the chain sprocket, which is part of the clutch mechanism, may need occasional lubrication. So periodically lubricating the needle bearing is part of essential maintenance for the chainsaw.
Do you need to grease chainsaw?
To run properly, all chainsaws need two types of oil for different jobs. The first is engine oil. The second type of oil, called bar and chain oil, is for lubricating the chain as it cuts.
Can I use 10w30 for chainsaw bar oil?
Normally, you would need to use bar and chain oil to lubricate your chainsaw because this type of oil was specifically formulated to be used on chainsaws. As a matter of fact, you can actually use regular 10w30 motor oil on a chainsaw as one of the alternatives in case you don’t have bar and chain oil.
Can I use motor oil for bar and chain oil?
Motor Oil. Chain saw bar and chain oil isn’t rated by SAE like traditional automobile motor oil. If your manufacturer’s bar and chain oil is unavailable, you can use SAE 30 weight motor oil to lube your chain during the summer and SAE 10 weight during the winter, according to the University of Missouri Extension.
Can you use transmission fluid for chainsaw bar?
On occasion I’ve used tranny fluid to clean out old oil residue in old chainsaws . It works well . In addition to that tranny fluid seems to pump better on some saws with whimpy oilers in cold weather .
Do Electric chainsaws need bar oil?
Electric chain saws derive their power from an electric source, so they don’t need fuel to run. Electric chain saws don’t require this added oil, but the bar and chain do need to be properly lubricated. Electric chain saws use the same type of lubrication for the bar and chain as gas-powered chain saws.
Can you use 2 stroke oil as bar oil?
No, it is not. 2-cycle oil is a gasoline additive that provives lubrication to the internal engine parts since the engine has no oil internally. Bar and chain oil is a much heavier viscosity intended for lubrication of the bar and chain specifically.
How often should I flip my chainsaw bar?
Some professional loggers would advocate that you should flip your chainsaw bar at the end of every use, particularly when you are cleaning up. Others suggest a more relaxed approach advising that you flip the chainsaw bar only when you are changing your chainsaw blade.
Why does my chainsaw chatter?
Carbides experience most wear the first time a chain is sharpened. New or damaged chains may have rough edges or burs. Sharpen each tooth of the chain very slightly. You will hear/feel a chatter as the carbide spins which will smooth out as the hook of the chain shapes to the contour of the carbide.
Do Oregon bars need grease?
Most Oregon and Husqvarna bars (photo above) traditionally come with a greasing hole. Most STIHL bars do not. However, STIHL bars are built with thin shims on either side of the bearing/sprocket assembly to help keep debris out.
What is a grease syringe?
Plastic grease syringes greatly ease the task of applying small measured amounts of lubrication grease to bearings, linear guides, spindles and more. The syringes come with a tip to help in applying the grease to the proper points needed in your application.
What is white lithium grease spray used for?
White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion. White lithium grease can be used to: Lubricate car door hinges.
What is a chainsaw sprocket?
What is the drive sprocket? The drive sprocket and the clutch drum are connected to the saw motor. The sprocket is designed to drive the proper-pitched chain around the guide bar.
How much bar oil should a chainsaw use?
When to Oil 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.
What oil do you use for a chainsaw chain?
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.
