Hey guys, so I have a shimano Vanford 4000 the 2020 version and I had a slight dilemma. So the manual advises to use grease on the line roller since it’s water sealed and is using shimano x-protect technology. Now the question I have is, after I give the reel a rinse after saltwater use do I just leave the line roller alone, or do I still add a drop of oil? I’m just worried that the oil might disrupt the grease that the roller bearing has.

thanks

I just noticed I messed up the title smh

2 hours ago, Lemonbred said:

Hey guys, so I have a shimano Vanford 4000 the 2020 version and I had a slight dilemma. So the manual advises to use grease on the line roller since it’s water sealed and is using shimano x-protect technology. Now the question I have is, after I give the reel a rinse after saltwater use do I just leave the line roller alone, or do I still add a drop of oil? I’m just worried that the oil might disrupt the grease that the roller bearing has.

thanks

I just noticed I messed up the title smh what a fool

 

A drop of oil on the roller is a good idea especially after salt water exposure and rinsing. The scenario of lubricants having adverse reactions to one another is grossly misunderstood and blown way out of proportion. 

6 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

A drop of oil on the roller is a good idea especially after salt water exposure and rinsing. The scenario of lubricants having adverse reactions to one another is grossly misunderstood and blown way out of proportion. 

Awesome that’s good to hear, I tend to over think absolutely everything hahah

On 3/24/2025 at 5:39 PM, Lemonbred said:

Awesome that’s good to hear, I tend to over think absolutely everything hahah

If we didn’t there wouldn’t be a forum!! Lol