Quantum Hot Sauce has become one of the most popular lubricants in the fishing industry for one reason: it's simply the best oil and grease available for fishing reels. Lubrication The following points document the proper maintenance guidelines that should be used for all Baitcast reels: Your reel has been designed to provide years of dependable performance when properly maintained and lubricated. Be sure to exercise care when applying oil and grease and use only small amounts of each when lubricating, as excess is unnecessary and can hinder performance of reel. The more frequent or severe the use, the more often and thoroughly a reel should be serviced. Your reel should be cleaned and re-lubed after each trip of saltwater fishing or if dropped in dirt or sand. Annually the reel should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a Quantum Warranty Center or the factory. Lubrication points on baitcasting reels are as follows (some part descriptions vary from reel to reel): Grease: Main Gear, Pinion Gear, Pinion Yoke, Worm Shaft (light grease), Worm Gear, Release Slider, Worm Shaft Guard, Anti-Reverse ratchet (when applicable), Continuous Anti-reverse clutch sleeve (when applicable), and Bushings Oil: Spool Shaft, Spool Shaft ends, Handle Knobs (both sides), Spool Release Mechanism, Level Wind Stabilizer Bar, and Ball Bearings. Note: Grease / oil used should be a good quality, light grade grease / oil designed for fishing reels.