Super User FishTank Posted October 25, 2020 Super User Posted October 25, 2020 The Curado K and SLX probably, both being new, shouldn't really need a soak just yet. I have a few reels I fish heavily throughout the year and they probably just get a drop of oil on the spool bearings maybe twice a season and are fine for years but if they start to show some issues I soak them and re-lube. My process goes like this.... I soak the spool bearings in either acetone or simple green/orange overnight. I let out to dry or I lightly blow them dry. Once dry, I re-oil them with a drop of Bantam oil or now TSI-321 oil. I have also used Daiwa's oil, Abu Garcia's, and Ardent oil. After it soaks on one side, I check the bearing on a pencil. If it's still feels off, I put a drop of oil on the other side of the bearing and let it soak. If it still feels bad, then I replace it. Over the 15+ years of fishing and 16 setups, I have replaced maybe 3 sets of bearings that actually needed it. On a side note....One bearing on the K that needs attention as much as the spool bearings, is the X-ship bearing located below the spool bearing under the cast control knob. Quote
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