stihl ms150 not oiling

[Johny Walker]

my new ms150 has stopped oiling,any body else had this wth theres,worked fine then just stopped

[Steve Bullman]

Its not uncommon apparently, and I believe Stihl recommend only use their new oil. Not had any problems myself though and I use whatevers to hand for the most part.

[silky fox]

Been using the Synth plus in my 160T.

[Johny Walker]

Its not uncommon apparently, and I believe Stihl recommend only use their new oil. Not had any problems myself though and I use whatevers to hand for the most part.

 

is that a thinner oil, been on clarks bio

[Steve Bullman]

Not sure exactly what the difference is to be honest. Its that stuff Silky posted I believe

[Johny Walker]

Been using the Synth plus in my 160T.

 

is that a thinner oil

[johnanderton]

I've had a 150 rub threw the oil feed near the drive / pump , you've got to keep them clean , we got some conifer slivers that put pressure on the plate .. , Have you looked at all the oiling system to trace the cause ??

[Gerbutt]

I don't think it's the pump on a 150, mine was real bad from the day I got it so took it back to the shop but that didn't make any difference. It got hit by a falling tree one day so I had to get a new body, handle and what not, after that it oiled a treat. As it still had the original pump it makes me think there was a slight blockage between it and the filter in the tank. Maybe try blowing it out and then run some rapeseed oil for a few days to see how it goes, it's far thinner.

[silky fox]

Its synthetic and also made up of refined high grade oils according to the label...stops resinification during downtime and reduces wear. It seems to have anti-fling qualities too. It feels very smooth and slippy...chain seems to pick up less crud. Oils well on my saw. Very happy with it...£4 or thereabouts for this