This saddle didnt need oil., It needed the right dressing, used correctly., Out West Leather & Rawhide Dressing feeds dry leather without over softening or collapsing structure., I applied a small Saddle and Tack Conditioner Preservation Solutions Amazon.com : Brooks England Proofide, Bike Leather Saddle Maintenance and Care Cream, Plain, 30ml : Sports & Outdoors NRS Mallett Quart Leather Dressing When would you use leather conditioner vs saddle dressing? : r RMWilliams