STOP Leaking Fuel Caps with This One Simple Trick!

If you own a Stihl tool with a gas cap, you need to watch this video! Learn about the tool less cap feature and how to prevent gas leaks.

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[steverobbins]

Still never understood what was wrong with the screw in cap, as far as I’m concerned it was tool less, thanks for the great explanation Steve.

[xcop]

A few years back I received a letter from Stihl stating there was a recall on this cap and to see a Stihl dealer for replacement. My dealer replaced the cap at no charge and I have had no problems since. Thanks for all the tips Steve.

[thoughtfulkayaker]

I have multiple Stihl saws and trimers. Thge older units have a screw cap which has NEVER been a problem. The new hi tech, foolproof toolless design has been a constant issue, from not starting in correctly to leaking, to just vibrating out. As the comment before me notes, a solution to a problem that didn't exist. Thanks for the explanation of the cap mechanics tho. That will help. I was gonna send you a beer for that tip, , but the bottle had a hole in it and it leaked into my glass.

[skyscraper]

An incredible solution to a non existent problem

[stevengajardo]

Excellent tip. They are a pain for not locking in on the chain oil caps on the shtil saws

[systems]

Thank you! I didn't realize I could reset it and bought a new one.

[mr.wonderful]

Been fighting this type of cap on my Stihl pole pruner bar oil cap for years, thanks Steve I'll be checking this today.👍👍

[gearhead]

I had a similar problem with the oil cap on a Stihl chainsaw. I discovered the problem after noticing a trail of oil leading to the saw. A fairly long trail. Took me about a half hour to clean up.

Thanks for the video.

[armchairtin-kicker]

Splashing 50:1 mix is one thing, "splashing" bar oil is quite another. Thanks so much, Steve.

[Maz-]

Haven’t experienced the issue yet; so I’m pre-armed if and when it does crop up. Cheers Steve for a great tip.

[j.f.]

Thanks. Really...
Yesterday I just had this issue with my old km 130, and also with my ms 200 saw ( oil cap ) a few years ago.
Thanks again Steve!

[barry]

Thanks Steve, love your videos. I do miss questions with April; you make a great team!

[joefudd]

That explains why my 260 XL leaks bar oil. Thanks Steve-O!

[jinsoku]

I’m going to have to make sure I do it this way now. I was always wondering why sometimes it would leak and Some times it wouldn’t leak…

[paulnuske]

Always a handy hint worth knowing, thanks Steve.

[jamescaron]

Thanks for the tips Steve those things made me crazy.

[markclark]

Sthil is discontinued some of these fuel caps on some of the products with a screw in fuel cap with a rubber seal now. Husqvarna has a nice fuel cap on the xp chain saws. They designed the cap with a flip out lever for removal of the cap and installing the cap. Once it's screwed in the lever folds in. Really neat.

[Riverguide]

Had it happen once…learned something today! Thanks. 👍

[stephenwalford]

Great tip..ill check mine.. over here in France