Jiffy Propane Auger For Sale. Leaks Lots Of Oil!!!!

[Mustangsally]

I regretfully own a Jiffy Pro4 lite propane auger that has leaked oil since it was brand new. Their warranty department all but laughed at me when I asked for a solution...said it was "OPERATOR ERROR". Apparently when they designed this unit they forgot to put an internal oil seal to keep oil from puking out of the air cleaner when it is used and stored. The last time out it leaked so much it looked like a crime scene. Now I drain the oil before taking it anywhere and fill it up right before use and then put a garbage bag over it to transport home. At first they said I’m storing it wrong, then I’m adding too much oil, then back to I’m storing it wrong, and FINALLY THEY ASKED ME TO REMOVE THE VALVE COVER TO SEE IF AN INTERNAL SEAL WAS MISSING!! When I fill it (Jiffy 3oz oil bottle) it leaks by the second hole i drill and leaves a trail on the ice...OIL LEAKING INTO THE LAKE SHOULD CONCERN THEM. I asked them to provide me the seal and valve cover gasket free and the answer was NO! This is a design flaw or factory mistake they are aware of but not willing to correct. P.S. I also hear their electric auger is having issues. At this point I'm going electric but it would be nice to recover some of my loss. I have a friend who offered me $200.00 but I don't think he understands the extent of the leak.

[Fisherman13]

I echo your sediments, Jiffy's suck balls. Anytime I am out fishing and someone shows up nearby with a jiffy I will consider moving and sometimes will move. In the event they are able to actually start it, its about 5 times louder than any other gas power auger ever made but cuts through ice about 5 times slower, worst of both worlds. 

 

I would buy a dull used hand auger or heck I would probably even give up on ice fishing altogether, long before I would buy a jiffy. A friend of mine I used to fish with owns a jiffy, I have since stopped fishing with him and our friendship is touch and go! Am I being dramatic, no I don't believe I am.

 

[jgrimmz]

Good friend of mine has a Jiffy Pro-4 propane and he hasn't had any issues in approximately 4 years now. He wouldn't buy one again, but it's worked well 

[Hookmaster]

24 year old 8 inch Jiffy White Lighting still going strong. I've change plugs, blades (easy to sharpen with a file), auger and repaired a broken throttle linkage with a piece of wire. All my fishing buddies say what a good auger it has been.

[Mustangsally]

12 hours ago, jgrimmz said:

Good friend of mine has a Jiffy Pro-4 propane and he hasn't had any issues in approximately 4 years now. He wouldn't buy one again, but it's worked well 

I got mine cuz i drive a suburban and didn't want the gas smell. I know this thing could be fixed but Jiffy 's customer service really got me mad for the $500 I spent. A true factory defect and they had no interest in making it right but that's pretty common these days with so much outsourcing. On a positive note I can say St Croix rods go above and beyond to help out on a $120 fishing pole. My rod tip broke out of warranty landing a 2 lb wally without a net and the replaced it free when they could have easily denied the claim. I should post that story sometime since it's so easy to go negative in this digital world hiding behind the screen. As for Jiffy doubt I can say something positive...I know they have made tons of good 2cycle units over the decades but for me the purchase was a bad experience. The problem is the propane auger is a 4 cycle and the crankcase oil is getting to the carb where the 2 cycle can't have the same issues. I'm guessing they figured it out as production went on but at least attempt to take care of a customer. Even a high volume bait shop I asked about trading it in said NO...but they would take an eskimo propane unit on trade any day.