Husky 357xp oil leak

[medroberts]

Hi Everybody,

I have the above saw, and after I have been using it, chain oil leaks from under the saw. I have been told that this model is prone to this, and that I need to open the chain oil filler cap to release a build up of pressure in the tank:confused1: Is this right or bull ? Anybody any ideas with this model ? (Spud ?) It is a cracking saw otherwise...

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

How much is it leaking?

Is there oil under the saw if left overnight?

[medroberts]

Hi Chris,

Yes if the saw is left on the bench overnight , there is oil under the saw. Ive been using it quite a bit of late (firewood) and it didn't seem to leak for sometime , but I have noticed again of late.... This is what is puzzles me:confused1: If there was a crack in the housing, surely it would leak all of the time ? What else could be the cause ?

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

Ive got a Husky 365xp and it does the same, id take it to your local suplier, where you from?

[medroberts]

Any ideas why ?

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

Yes coz its a Husky! Buy a Stihl!

On a serious note though, im not sure mate

 

Is it dirty oil on clean?

[medroberts]

Hi, I used to be a sthil fan but , this saws performance has converted me ! Clean chain oil is used through it......... Any Husky fans/experts have any thoughts ?

[medroberts]

Hi Spudulike,

Could you please shed some light on the above ,with my saw ? Its only a small complaint ,but the saw is so good in all other ways............

[Goaty]

I have same saw, It tends to leak oil if left in a warm place, a vehicle for example on a hot day. I try to keep it less full of oils and fuels in storage.

Also I use veg based oil which I think is less stable than mineral oil.

 

I imagine if it is stored with a full tank, liquid being the only none compressable form of matter its got to release somewhere, whereas air/gas is the most compressable form of matter. Hope this makes sense, and yes a fantastic saw.

[GardenKit]

Just a thought.

 

Is it actually leaking, or is it just draining down from accumulated sawdust under the clutch cover?

 

In other words, does it still leak when its clean?

 

Also, if it is oiling a little too much then there will be quite a drain from the bar groove.

 

I have dozens of saws through, of all makes and models. Most leak. The wooden top of the storage bench will never rot!

 

Edit, and in answer to your first question, just like others have said, a full tank will have to push some oil out if it expands when it heats up.

Edited April 22, 2012 by GardenKit