You're right to not tear into a reel if you don't have the skills, tools or confidence. Upkeep between services is important but does not take the place of regular (annual or so) full tear down and deep cleaning. Let one of us help you when the time comes.

1. Do Revos come with oil?

2. DVC, how will you help me?

1. Do Revos come with oil?

2. DVC, how will you help me?

If I remember right my Revo SL's 8 of them, all came with the Garcia Oil tube in the boxes.

You can always goto the shop and look inside a new box ....

Tight Lines!

1. Do Revos come with oil?

2. DVC, how will you help me?

You can send reels during the off season to have them stripped to the frame, cleaned and properly lubed. Service costs memebers $19.20($22-10%) plus shipping. If you decide to DIY you can post if you get stuck and one of us will try to help.

I keep it simple. Wipe them down and clean off any gunk at the end of the season, or as needed, a drop of oil in the brake race, in each spool bearing, and on the level wind at the end of the year, and every two weeks during the season. When one acts up, or needs to be taken apart for some reason I send it to some one like DVT. What little money he charges is well worth it. I sent him a Citica 201E this summer, and when I got it back I was blown away at how much better it was when I got it back. I have taken reels apart and cleaned them myself, but never with the results as what a pro can do.