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Q: How much maintenance do bearings require?

…or oil should be constantly maintained and frequency level with vary depending on your application. Oil dissipates faster than grease, so typically shielded bearings using oil as…

Q: How should the Orange Seal bearings be handled before being used?

…or you can add a light drop of oil to the outside seal and work the oil into the bearing. Dry bearings can be more noisy but a light drop of oil will quiet them right down. If your…

Q: What is the best way to maintain my bearings?

…grease or particulates. 2) Blow bearing out with compressed air. 3) Place a light drop of oil on the bearing. 4) Give the bearing a spin, if they still feel rough repeat steps 1-3.

Q: Are Orange Seal Bearings maintenance free?

A: Not really, because most fishing enthusiasts use oil as lubrication it is very difficult to retain it in the bearing even with seals. The seals will prolong the use of the…

Q: How long does it take to break in a bearing?

…exact science. Most bearings are packed in thick, viscous grease or with a light weight oil. As a result the bearing generally will not free spin to the touch. Over time as the…

Q: What kind of maintenance do sealed bearings require?

…Then you can re-lube them with your lube of choice. Just keep in mind that the thinner the lube is, such as oil vs. grease, the quicker it will dissipate and need to be reapplied.

Q: Should I remove the shields or seals from my engine bearings?

…you should not remove them. These bearings have their own grease and can help stop oil leaks. If your bearing has two shields, we recommend you remove one of them. (For…