Worm Gear?

[jtharris3]

Is it best to oil the worm gear or grease it periodically?

[a1712]

I've always used Hyper Lube. It is a thick, very sticky oil and clings to the worm gear very well. Brian.

[LCG]

I have tried both, prefer oil. Seems smoother. 

[WRB]

Worm gear you mean level wind?

I use Break Free CLP lube because it doesn't tend to attract debris and adds a slick lubrication that is silent and smooth.

Tom

[jtharris3]

29 minutes ago, WRB said:

Worm gear you mean level wind?

I use Break Free CLP lube because it doesn't tend to attract debris and adds a slick lubrication that is silent and smooth.

Tom

Yes baitcaster.

[OkobojiEagle]

TSI 321 works well in that application

 

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[GreenPig]

Oil monthly

[OnthePotomac]

I have only ever used ReelX on my worm gears.  But this another subject like do you like coke or Pepsi

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Yes, oil over grease. 

1. The critical part is the groove where the pawl rides. People often just grease the outer face. 

2. Grease collects debris which can be abrasive and/or clogging. 

[MountainMan83]

Oil all the way. I cringe when I purchase a new reel that's worm gear is caked with grease, although I kind of understand why they do it if it's going to sit on a shelf.

[Log Catcher]

I try to put a couple of drops of oil on mine every time I use them.

[CrankFate]

I go with an extremely thin layer of Cals Grease and one drop of CorrosionX Gun Oil. Once or twice a season. Somehow, this repels grit. I cringe at globs of grease or dripping oil on worm gears. It sends dirt up to the bearings/bushings.

[jtharris3]

Thanks guys! I have some Reel Butter oil and some of the Lucas Oil reel oil. Both seem to be working well.