Where is the best place to find STIHL parts?
The chainsaw community is always growing and enthusiasm for these great machines is constantly increasing. There has been an upsurge of interest in older chainsaw models as well – especially Stihl chainsaws.
When picking up an older saw, you can always expect it to need a bit of fine-tuning and TLC. Or, the other big drive for Stihl chainsaw parts is from those wanting to modify old and new saws.
STIHL Chainsaw parts
You will find both OEM and aftermarket Stihl chainsaw parts for sale online, whichever of the Stihl chainsaw models you have. For those unfamiliar with those terms, here’s what they mean.
STIHL OEM Parts
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, and these parts are genuine or authentic.
The original manufacturer of the product makes these parts for repairs or modifications. They also cost more but will be far better quality overall.
STIHL Aftermarket Parts
Aftermarket parts, or non-OEM parts, are made by manufacturers other than the original maker.
These parts tend to be a lot cheaper and they are unlikely to perform as well. That’s not to say they’re always bad, because they’re not. They simply tend to be products of lesser quality, accuracy, and performance.
1. eBay – Stihl Chainsaws For Parts
As you would expect, eBay is one of the best places to buy new and used Stihl chainsaw parts.
It’s a bit hit-and-miss as to what you’ll find from day to day, but there are always plenty of options. Old chainsaws that no longer work can be picked up very cheaply for parts.
Different sellers have both OEM and aftermarket parts. You will find used covers and casings for Stihl chainsaws, carburetor kits, bar and chain sets, used fuel tanks, throttles, and anything else you can imagine needing.
Even if you have one of the old Stihl chainsaws, such as the STIHL 090, you will likely find the parts you need here. Sometimes people are asking a bit much for what they’re selling, keeping in mind you will most likely need to pay for shipping as well. But, if you have a good search around, you’ll likely find what you need at a reasonable price.
2. Amazon – Aftermarket Stihl Parts
It’s no surprise that you can buy almost any Stihl replacement part on Amazon.
From a Stihl MS310 Carburetor kit to the new felling dogs for any Stihl chainsaw, they have it all.
Of course, the downside to buying Stihl parts from Amazon or eBay is that it doesn’t come with any advice or chainsaw enthusiasm.
However, Amazon is great for getting what you need quickly, and if you don’t need any help then go for it. They mostly stock aftermarket parts from China, but you’ll see some OEM parts from time to time.
3. Home Depot – Stihl Parts Online
Home Depot has an excellent range of OEM parts for Stihl chainsaws.
There are serious items like carbs, cylinder assemblies, casings, or more run-of-the-mill parts like fuel caps, air filters, or chains for an MS 170.
You can choose to shop online or head into your local Home Depot – however, while not all parts will be available at all stores, you will likely be able to order them for pick up.
4. Stihl Dealer – Chainsaw Parts And Repair
Your local Stihl dealer is another good spot to go for Stihl chainsaw parts.
You might end up paying a bit more here, but at least you can pick it up today. You will also be able to ask questions and get advice. If it’s something you’re unsure of, they might even be able to do the work for you.
Stihl chainsaw dealers are often left with old and/or damaged machines for parts, some even take trade-ins for new saws. You never know what you’ll find when you go looking for parts at your local Stihl Shop.
They will mostly have parts for more modern saws, like spark plugs for the MS 290, 310, 390 or chains for a Stihl MS251, rather than old Stihl parts, but they will also have sources in the community that they might share.
Some have even suggested looking for Stihl parts at the local Husqvarna dealer… what do you think?
5. Stihl Facebook Groups
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of dedicated Stihl Facebook groups.
The largest is the Stihl Chainsaw Fans group which has over 80,000 members from all around the world in it. This might not be the best place to go looking for Stihl parts unless you can’t find anything locally.
There are many statewide or city-wide chainsaw groups, many also dedicated just to Stihl Chainsaws. It’s more than likely that someone in one of these groups has just the part you’re looking for and no longer needs it. You’ll even find parts for the oldest of saws.
Just the other day I saw a post in a local Facebook chainsaw group where a guy posted a pic of his antique chainsaw collection. While I didn’t see any of the first Stihl chainsaws in his collection, he was asking to buy parts and saws if there were any on offer.
Because the collection was so impressive and people could see how much he treasured these saws, he was actually being given old chainsaws and parts left, right, and center!
Besides Facebook groups, Facebook Marketplace is also a good place to pick up used Stihl chainsaws and parts.
STIHL parts
Those are 6 great examples of where to go to find parts for your Stihl Chainsaw.
Buying Stihl parts online is very easy to do these days, and thankfully we can still find basically anything we need. Some of the older model chainsaws are getting harder and harder to find parts for, but they are still out there. You just have to look harder.
It’s in these cases that FB groups can be the best place to find Stihl saw parts.
There are many Stihl parts out there, but they aren’t all listed for sale. Some people can’t be bothered and don’t mind holding onto unneeded parts. However, when they see a question asking for a specific part I always see someone pop up to supply it.
Looking for a coil for an old Stihl concrete saw . It’s a round SEM coil ,think it’s like 08S TS 350, or 360
Thanks
Ken
Hi Ken, sorry I can’t help other than to say there are a number of old Stihl concrete saws listed on eBay here right now. There are a lot of TS400s or TS420s, but I can see a TS350, TS480i, TS800, and many others. Probably best to keep your eye on the various listings and wait for your perfect model to show up.
looking for a handle for a stihl av085 super , think thats the model model is worn off the tag
Hey David, there is no such model as the Stihl 085, but could it be the O8 S? There is also an 084 or 088, but I think it’s more likely to be the 08S. You can see all of the Stihl chainsaw models and years made here which might help you. There are plenty of parts for the 08s on eBay here.
Hi mate made in china spare parts is reliable Particularly in piston and cylinder?
NO!! these pats have HORRIBLE port angles and are unreliable.