Steve S Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Have seen a couple posts on servicing reels and was wondering what parts of the reel do you use oil on vs what parts do you use grease on? I fish both saltwater and freshwater and use TSI 321 for oil but hadn’t used grease before and was wondering what grease you recommend. And where to use it. Thanks again for any insight you can provide. @Delaware Valley Tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 9, 2020 Super User Share Posted August 9, 2020 Grease on gears - oil on bearings, bushings and level-wind - that's my maintenance routine anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User DitchPanda Posted August 9, 2020 Super User Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Grease on gears - oil on bearings, bushings and level-wind - that's my maintenance routine anyway. This is what I do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnthePotomac Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I use Shimano ACT2 and Cal's drag grease on my gears. It keeps them quiet and smooth. I do not grease my pinion and drive shaft bearings any more and just dip them in TSI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Tsi321 on spool bearings, AR, 80-140 gear oil on frame bearings, sliding parts and level wind, marine grease on main gear, spring washers for drag tension, drag grease on drag washers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GReb Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I bought a used reel a couple weeks ago that the dude said he’d just serviced. When I took the side plate off there was reel butter everywhere. It took forever to clean it out. Not sure how everyone else lubes theirs but I like very thin layers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 9, 2020 Super User Share Posted August 9, 2020 Just now, GReb said: It took forever to clean it out. Not sure how everyone else lubes theirs but I like very thin layers Ya - just enough to coat the gear-teeth. More than that actually slows things down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: Tsi321 on spool bearings, AR, 80-140 gear oil on frame bearings, sliding parts and level wind, marine grease on main gear, spring washers for drag tension, drag grease on drag washers. What brand grease do you find works best ? What should I clean the reeL with if it’s been exposed to saltwater? Do you recommend oil or grease on the main shaft for a spinning reel? Have you ever used Corrosion X grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfish Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Since you used it in salt take it apart and take a look inside. If you see any crystals do a real cleaning. I don't use a reel in saltwater unless it's got a thin layer of grease on all the guts. Don't over do it and use light oil on the levelwinds, handle knobs, etc. I think Corrosion X grease would be great for general stuff, Cal's on drag washers. I have the TS 321 for bearings, excellent for everything you want to protect but don't want to slow down with grease. In saltwater grease is a must, but the freshwater reels like lighter oils. Get some 321 and you will be set. I bought 3 small bottles a couple of years ago and still have 2-1/2 bottles, lol. Any marine grease for your salt water use. I actually have some Corrosion X that doesn't get used so I guess it was an impulse buy. I have heard of thinning down Corrosion X with 321 for lighter apps. All that I'm saying is don't over think it and don't over apply it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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