Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Chainsaw bar oil, oil drip, quaker state


Question
My Husky 455 Chainsaw is dripping with bar oil. With the pump setting at its lowest, cutting for only a few minutes and the oil is dripping off the bottom of the motor. After cutting a tree, the saw leaves a big puddle in its storage case. Yet, at the low setting, when at cutting rpm, the oil spray line is barely noticeable from end of the bar. I have cleaned the bar's oil hole and grooves. With the bar off, I verified the pump only works when the clutch is turning. I am using Quaker State Dura-tac bar %26 chain oil. Should I use a heavier oil grade?
Any suggestions?

Thanks

Answer
I prefer Stihl oil as it is a tackier than other brand bar oil.  As for the puddle you are seeing it is normal for oil to collect at the back upper portion of the chain cover and then drips out when you stop using the saw.  If you want, you can clean the aera with parts cleaner after using the saw to minimize oil drip.

If you fill the oil full when you are through using the saw, then put it away, does the oil level remain the same when you go to use the saw again?  Basically, does the oil resivor leak oil when the saw is not being used?

Eric