What should I use to lube my reel I have a Penn 7500ss? I have used WD40 but I heard that is not a good idea.

!!!! WD-40 is a no no, its a degreaser....not a lube....it will remove the grease

what I use: Penn reel lube for all my reels
and for high friction points: SUPER LUBE awesome stuff

Get a container of Penn Reel grease for most of the large interior parts (gears, shafts, inside of housing).

Get some 10 weight 3:1 oil for items like bearings.

WD-40 is okay for things like external hinges (handles, etc).

-WW

Where can I buy some Penn Reel Lube?

Most tackle shops in your area should have 'em in little containers. You could always call Bucko's in Fall River, MA.

-WW

Thanks WW and IA for the tips.

Rich, Joe down at Snug Harbor Marine Service Center is the local Penn man ---- has the parts you'll need, and if you need repairs the service is outstanding :kewl:

Penn also has a blue muscle grease thats good for the internal gears