Oil my reel

Started by BILLY, June 15, 2026, 11:28:37 PM

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BILLY

How do I oil my shimano 8000oc spinning reel any video footage

boon

Baitrunner 8000C? They are relatively complicated reels. I wouldn't recommend even removing the sideplate if you're not fairly experience with spinning reel servicing.

The line roller is a bushing on the OC not a bearing, a few drops of oil in there won't hurt. You can oil the main bearings through the handle opening on each side of the reel. You will struggle to meaningfully oil the pinion bearing, which is probably the most failure-prone on the whole reel, without getting oil on the anti-reverse bearing.

Make sure to oil the pivot for the switch that turns the baitrunner on and off. Drip some oil into the opening while working the switch back and forth.

Not a reel for beginners, sadly.