Like a lot of folks out there I'm one to rarely read instructions, but the other evening I was skimming through the Steez instruction sheet and came across something odd. Daiwa is suggesting the Steez spool shaft bearings be oiled after every use with their "Special Oil", and not to use the oil on any other parts. Anyone have any idea what gives? Is their "special oil" too thin for other reel applications? Is the reel at risk if other oil is used? Does oiling the bearings after every use sound excessive? I've never oiled reels after evry use.

As always, comments are welcome.

Like a lot of folks out there I'm one to rarely read instructions, but the other evening I was skimming through the Steez instruction sheet and came across something odd. Daiwa is suggesting the Steez spool shaft bearings be oiled after every use with their "Special Oil", and not to use the oil on any other parts. Anyone have any idea what gives?

Ok just for you, I did a call to my service supply rep at Daiwa®. The oil isn't so much a special oil, it is just a really light weight low viscosity oil. The bearings for the spool support are Stainless Steel, they do not know the ABEC ratings on them (the factory doesn't provide that information to the SC), and would as I do, assume them to be stock ABEC3's.

Is their "special oil" too thin for other reel applications?

YES, besides oil is only used on bearings.

The frequency of oiling really isn't every trip out but, about every time you feel the reel not doing what you like.

Is the reel at risk if other oil is used?

NO, I have serviced a few Steez reels and have used my oil in them with no ill affects, as a matter of fact they perform better...

Does oiling the bearings after every use sound excessive?

Yes to me it is..

According to the factory if they get to oily then just wipe them off and add some more. This goes against everything I teach.

You don't add good lubrication on top of old/bad.

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