Lubricating Oil for multiplier Reels?

[vorny]

Having just bought a multiplier reel it came with Oil to clean the reel after every use, does any one else use any thing other than the stuff it comes with, or is there any advice on other oils to use like baby oil or any thing else other than the oil provided?
Any help welcome.
Vorny :)

[scottish_and_mental]

the oil in the tube is for keeping things like the handle turning freely but is pants for the bearings..
To clean the bearings and re oil - increase speed / smoothness -
remove the bearings from the end plate and opposite spool side ( if it has one ) using circlip pliers.
place in a small CLEAN container with unleaded petrol in it and leave to soak for 30 mins or so..
Place the bearings on some kitchen roll or clean rag and allow to dry / fuel to evaporate..
place the bearing on a tea spoon and pour over some T.G's rocket fuel ( about 4 quid from weymouth angling and available in 3 colour coded bottles depending on how confident a caster you are - basically the red kit is micro thin oil and better for tourney casting) .
Heat the underside of the spoon with a lighter ( this thins the oil and helps it penetrate the bearing better )
you will notice most of the oil soak into the bearing - pick it up with the pliers and place back in the reel.
remember when you remove the spool to rinse it under cold water from the tap - line and all and leave to dry ..
use a toothbrush to remove any sand or grit form the reel seat , the end plates and around the star drag if it has one ..
its worth removing the handle - unscrewing the star drag and brushing off the spindle...then add a few drops of the oil from the tube and re assemble...MAKE SURE the brake blocks are correctly fitted before you replace the spool and you are ready to rock..

I do a full strip down when the reel sounds iffy or over runs start to become a pain and after long sessions on sandy beaches ie Southbourne
Steve

[vorny]

I don't think id be much good with Rocket fuel and naked flames! !! LoL

[vorny]

Maybe you can help with the star drag, before casting I loosen it right up and then tighten before placing back in the rod stand is this the right way to use it or should I just leave it on one setting?

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by vorny

I don't think id be much good with Rocket fuel and naked flames! !! LoL

coward

its safe as houses mate but if your feeling lazy omit the spoon bit and just place a few drops in the bearing before putting back together

FFS dont try baby oil or crisp n dry , olive oil - well not on your reels anyway

[NICK R]

I use lighter fuel to clean my bearings ,leave them to soak overnight , then relube

[scottish_and_mental]

Originally Posted by vorny

Maybe you can help with the star drag, before casting I loosen it right up and then tighten before placing back in the rod stand is this the right way to use it or should I just leave it on one setting?

you need to set up the rod and reel as usual and when you have threaded through the line give it a pull and if the drag is set right you should be able to pull line off but it needs to be tight enough that when you reel in any weight it doesnt release line ..keep it set like this unless you are leaving the rod un attended or fishing say a live bait and want a fish to "run" with your bait without pulling your rod in