Trying to figure out where and how to oil my STX just for regular maintenance. I know that there have been posts about this before, and i searched but couldn't find it. I have the schematics but they aren't very helpful. Basically the reel is just a little less smooth then when i first got it a year ago, and want to keep it in good shape. I remember something about a thumbscrew but am not really sure. pics are also helpful if possible.

Thanks for any help

Here's how you open it up...

Open it up and remove the spool.  

Place a drop of oil on the bearing on the side plate you just took off.  I also like to put a little grease on the brake gear teeth.  

Place a drop of oil on the bearings on the spool.  I like to LIGHTLY swab a little oil on the spool shaft as well - make sure it's nice and clean.

I like to make sure the inside of the frame is clean.  I like to swab a LITTLE oil on the bearing sleave on the inside of the frame.  This prevents the bearing that fits in it from sticking and being hard to take out.  (see picture)

One or two drops of oil on the worm shaft, and on the shaft end that's visible on the left side of the frame.

I'd take the cast control knob off and place a drop of oil on the hole.

Here is all the info on maintenance for the Garcia® lines....

Service & Maintenance

Good Luck & Tight Lines!!!!

as always, thanks for the help

-Chuck