New type Stihl oil caps

[defenderjack]

somtimes the cap will twist and go into the lock posistion without you noticing so your end up keep trying to put it in , .. if you take it out and hold the underside of the cap where the cord is and twist it it will undo allowing you to try again to put it on , ..

 

that was probbaly the worst explanation ever but im sure someone will know what i mean !!!

[Albedo]

When I saw the title of this thread I thought still had finally sorted out this shocking piece of design/ engineering.

 

Dissapointed that its not the case. It is NOT FINE - it is a PIECE of S$$T. It caught me again just the other day, It catches me out about once a month at least.

 

If it's so ok! Why doesn't the petrol cap do it??

 

Good thread mate --- SORT IT OUT STIHL, MAKE A CAP THAT STAYS ON !!!!!

 

 

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

[samarb]

Just give it a tug when you think its on. Sometimes it will seem on but then half way up the tree you discover you`re covered in oil.

 

Been there. Like has been said there is a knack to it.

[liamjordan]

had to get a new one for my 361 the other day, it had bent and wouldnt shut

[porky]

I can't help thinking this isn't progress. Must cost more to manufacture as well.

[peter_t]

what was wrong with normal screw on caps? stihl have tried to solve a problem that never existed:thumbdown:

 

pete

[Mesterh]

As all the above with the dont fill it up and push down when fitting but also give the cap a blast with compressed air every now and then. Sometimes a build up of crap between the moving bits doesnt help.

[tommer9]

what was wrong with normal screw on caps? stihl have tried to solve a problem that never existed:thumbdown:

 

pete

 

:congrats:

I cant wait until Stihl get some serious knocking off their high horse.......

[Gareth Dalzell]

what was wrong with normal screw on caps? stihl have tried to solve a problem that never existed:thumbdown:

 

pete

 

Couldn't agree more. The ones we have most problems with are on the pole saws chain oil tanks. It takes the slightest bit of dirt/wood chip to make it impossible to close. Absolute pain. These lids are not progress or better when the don't work

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Agree entirely; newer caps are just pure crap. Good old caps with slot for combi-spanner were faultless.