hatrix Posted June 17, 2015 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. If you wrote that because I said extra virgin olive oil I was kidding and I would like to think you are also. I actually use rem oil usually or Lucas depending what I am oiling. Quote
Super User MickD Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 If you wrote that because I said extra virgin olive oil I was kidding and I would like to think you are also. I actually use rem oil usually or Lucas depending what I am oiling. You got me! I did think you were serious. There just may be some folks out there in internet land that would do that, though. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Lol. Olive oil is a stretch for sure, but there is nothing about a reel that requires any super special or advanced lubricant technology. it's a pretty basic environment and applicaction. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 Olive oil would probably work ok on the worm gear, lol. I'd want some bread, to dip, though. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 17, 2015 Super User Posted June 17, 2015 I use a product called Break Free CLP for general maintenace for cleaning & lubricating the bearings, spool shaft and level wind worm gear etc. Tom Quote
Super User iceintheveins Posted June 18, 2015 Super User Posted June 18, 2015 I use the Shimano oil and the Reel Butter oil, the Shimano is a bit lower vis. if I'm not mistaken. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted June 18, 2015 Super User Posted June 18, 2015 A lot of gun cleaners. Might want to be careful with those. Quote
hatrix Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Olive oil would probably work ok on the worm gear, lol. I'd want some bread, to dip, though.Lol it for sure would. I use that Lucas oil on the worm gear because its thicket. It would probabaly attract tons of dirt though so you better dip that bread quickly.What about something like Hilco lube? I would think it should work pretty good and it is designed to handle high rpms and stuff. It's also dielectric so that's a bonus you won't ever need. Right after I posted on here I was using some so it made me think of it. Quote
lectricbassman Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I use a product called Break Free CLP for general maintenace for cleaning & lubricating the bearings, spool shaft and level wind worm gear etc. Tom This stuff works great for hand tools too! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.