OK. Will have a peek inside. Made in Malaysia so may be short of some grease? We'll see and will report.
i bought 7 tiagra's every one had limited amount of grease. the spool bearings were greased with white grease, the crank or main gear bearings had none. go thru it first you wont regret it. great reels but id prefer a little more lube,wouldnt hesitate to buy shimano again. a former penn only man.