Super User HoosierHawgs Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 Searched but couldn't find anything on it. What reel oil/lube do you guys use? I've always used just a drop of gun oil on the spool... Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 REM oil for spool bearings-Yellow rocket fuel is also top notch. I prefer the lowest viscosity I can find for ceramics. Daiwa Blue oil for anything else that requires oil. Quote
Super User MickD Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 Not that red stuff; it can stiffen and leave a hard to remove red "paste." The Reel Mech used to charge extra when he had to service a reel with that lube. I use reel butter, but any sewing machine oil, shaver oil, gun oil, or clear/not dyed reel oil should be fine. Any are a heck of a lot better than none, which is what many reels see. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 I use Lucas as well Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 That's right, there's magic in any of them. A quality low-vis oil is fine for bearings. The key is to keep parts clean and apply a lubbricant appropriate for the application. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 TSI 321 on bearings after cleaning... then after a day or so, I add one drop of yellow Rocket Fuel or Berkley's oil if I need to slow or smooth them. oe Quote
Jon G Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 I use the Shimano oil for everything that requires oil. 2 Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Tsi 301 or 321..i recommend using the same brand for everything to avoid cross contamination wich could make one or both not work very well.... Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 If you use the tsi one has a solvent in it so let them sit for a couple hours so it dissapates then a shot of compresses air to blow out whats left and your good for at least half the season if not longer...awesome stuff!! Cant remember wich one has the solvent.. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 No TSI301 whatsoever in reels. You want to use TSI321. Personally, Shimano Bantam oil works great in 90% of all applications and is pretty easy to come by. 1 Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 No TSI301 whatsoever in reels. You want to use TSI321. Personally, Shimano Bantam oil works great in 90% of all applications and is pretty easy to come by. Why do you say no 301 in reels? Ive used bot h and get great results with no problems in my reels whatsoever... Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 The solvent in 301 can damage some plastic parts, there's no need for it. The cross contamination of lubricants is a bit of an urban legend in that it's blown way out of proportion. The soaps/ thickeners in greases can cause the oil to separate out if mixed but even that wouldn't be catastrophic if you do regular maintenance. 1 Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 Daiwa oil for daiwa reels Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 Searched but couldn't find anything on it. What reel oil/lube do you guys use? I've always used just a drop of gun oil on the spool... I use exactly what you use. Quote
Super User webertime Posted June 15, 2015 Super User Posted June 15, 2015 REM oil for bearings (Shimano oil as well). Boeshield T9 for level wind and knob bearings. Quote
WPCfishing Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 The solvent in 301 can damage some plastic parts, there's no need for it. The cross contamination of lubricants is a bit of an urban legend in that it's blown way out of proportion. The soaps/ thickeners in greases can cause the oil to separate out if mixed but even that wouldn't be catastrophic if you do regular maintenance. Mike, Be sure to let me know what to use for my reels. Looking forward to getting them back with the improvements! Wayne Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 16, 2015 Super User Posted June 16, 2015 Why do you say no 301 in reels? Ive used bot h and get great results with no problems in my reels whatsoever... 301 has solvent, it's all good until it isn't. Use at your own risk. Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 301 has solvent, it's all good until it isn't. Use at your own risk. Im aware of that,thats why i let the bearings sit overnight to evaporate and them blow them out with compressed air Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 16, 2015 Super User Posted June 16, 2015 Like I said, it's all good until it isn't. What happens when someone with a Quantum reel reads your post, and decides you know better, and uses 301? Do the plastic cages melt or do they hold up to the solvent? There's no purpose to using the solvent and oil mixture when cleaning a reel. Use a degreaser, wash and rinse thoroughly, dry , and THEN lubricate. The shortcut may work in your specific situation, but its bad advice. Quote
Super User MickD Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 I just cannot believe with all the years of development of lubricating oils specifically for machinery like fishing reels that olive oil could be as good at lubricating a fishing reel as "fishing reel oil" by someone like Shimano. Just cannot believe it. Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Like I said, it's all good until it isn't. What happens when someone with a Quantum reel reads your post, and decides you know better, and uses 301? Do the plastic cages melt or do they hold up to the solvent? There's no purpose to using the solvent and oil mixture when cleaning a reel. Use a degreaser, wash and rinse thoroughly, dry , and THEN lubricate. The shortcut may work in your specific situation, but its bad advice. When i bought it i didnt realize it had solvent in it but read that it evaporates in a few hours so i tried it and worked fine, also i wasnt cleaning my reel, just the bearings. I dont use it anymore and use the 321 now but i still let it sit overnight to give it time to bond with the molucules in the ss before blowing it out and putting them ack in the reel.. I guess i assumed that someone with plastic cages would see the word solvent and they would not use it and i shouldnt assume such things so for that i apoligize, should have thought about it more before posting... Quote
Joe H. Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I use the Shimano oil for everything that requires oil. I use Shimano reel oil also when I buy a reel that comes with it. When I run out I use Lucas. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 Boca lube. Works great awesome applicator Quote
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