Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC oil Port

[MarcosG]

Hello, I have one Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC, there is a oil port on the side. Can i use Reel X lubricant instead of shimano Batam oil?

Thanks

[alantani]

no problem switching out oils.  not sure about the use of the port, though.  just not familiar enough with these reels!

[MarcosG]

Thanks Alan!
There is a little screw on the side where the manual says to apply one drop of shimano Batam oil every other trip.
I don't have Batam oil.
But I'm now thinking not to use the port at all, instead just open the side plate and apply the grease or the oil as needed.

[boon]

Don't quote me on it but you may not be able to remove the sideplate without taking off the rotor. It's also a bit of a pain as you have to pull apart the Baitrunner lever assembly.

Pay close attention to the spot where the baitrunner cam exits the body, it has a tendency to slightly corrode/swell and makes the baitrunner operate poorly.