Gear oil for 2D, MD5

[DeepBusch69]

Looking for the best gear oil for an MD5 and 2D tranny.  Weddle and Kartek list the Maxima full synthetic oil, 75W-140, which is the weight that Weddle recommended.  I have used the LAT in the past, it says it is a semi synthetic.  Torco is also another listed on both sites, full synthetic.  And if I remember right, the 2D is 4 qts and the MD5 is 5 qts?   thanks

Edit to say my buddy says he is using Amsoil 250W severe gear oil full synthetic.  He said he runs quieter now?  May try it.

 

[Sean@Weddle]

We supply this for every thing now.

https://weddleindustries.com/products/9-MAX/9-MAX

 

[RIDERED]

I mixed 50/50 Severe Gear 75-140 and Sever Gear SAE190 and worked great in my S4.

I have cases left over if your interested in buying some?

 

[Grease Monkey]

Rev x is what we use. I have plenty in stock if ya need it. Need to make a new ad with the new site.

 

[Jtmoney714]

I run non synthetic Lucas in my 2d.  Whichever weight autozone has in stock. I’ve even have mixed the 2 different weights.  On season number 5. Change it once a year and it always looks fairly new. 

 

[GBR]

I have been using LAT for years with no issues 

 

[L.R.S.]

My advice is to always ask your trans builder what they prefer.  I use Rancho Performance and have Sam go through about 10 transaxles for me per year.  I currently have two Albins (one is mine) and one Weddle S4 there for rebuilds.  They recommend LAT 85-110 for Mendeola 2D's, LAT 85-140 for Weddle (aka Mendeola) S4/5, LAT 85-140 for Albins up to 1000hp and for Albins above 1000hp Sam now recommends LAT SAE 250.

 

[Fullthrottleguy]

We supply this for every thing now.

https://weddleindustries.com/products/9-MAX/9-MAX

Sean are you saying this oil for everything from 2D HV series, S4 and Albins?

 

[RIDERED]

if we could accesses the old board sean agreed that the 50/50 blend worked great, 

 

[Desert Disciple]

Run this:
https://products.liqui-moly.us/fully-synthetic-hypoid-gear-oil-gl5-ls-sae-75w-140-1.html

with this:
https://products.liqui-moly.us/mos2-antifriction-for-gears-1.html

 

[Bobalos]

I've been using this in my 002 and 2D per McDowell's suggestion.   

 

[r3meyer]

Um, the MFG said run Maxima... I would run Maxima lol.

 

[2442turborail]

Um, the MFG said run Maxima... I would run Maxima lol.

That’s what I’m now running in my rails (mendi 2D on 400hp turbo Honda and mendi S4S on 650hp stroker LS3). I’ve had it in for a season now, one fluid change on the S4S was normal, just some fuzz on the magnet drain plug. Maxima makes great fluids. I trust it and easier to get and less expensive then some of the specialty alternatives. 

 

[L.R.S.]

Um, the MFG said run Maxima... I would run Maxima lol.

I guess all LS engines should only run the oil GM recommend? Cause they are the manufacturer. 

 

[r3meyer]

I guess all LS engines should only run the oil GM recommend? Cause they are the manufacturer. 

Not really sure this is the same thing.  GM owes that oil and has a $$ to be made by people buying it.  I dont think Weddle owns Maxima.  I know they had Maxima make the 75W190 specifically for the higher HP cars and the abuse the trans we're seeing.

Im sure there is a reason why they recommend the Maxima over XYZ brand oil.

 

[Dustinp]

I've been using this in my 002 and 2D per McDowell's suggestion.   

View attachment 4956

Applications

• Service fill of conventional differentials in passenger cars and trucks
  
• Top-off only of limited-slip differentials in passenger cars and light trucks(1)
  
• Service fill of differentials, final drives and transfer cases in some off-highway equipment
  
• Non-synchronized manual transmissions in trucks, buses and heavy equipment where the manufacturer specifies an API GL-5 or MT-1 gear oil
  
  (1)Note: For complete drain and refill, many limited-slip differentials may require the manufacturer’s specified gear lubricant or supplemental additive. Refer to the owner’s manual
  

 

[Dustinp]

Applications

• Service fill of conventional differentials in passenger cars and trucks
  
• Top-off only of limited-slip differentials in passenger cars and light trucks(1)
  
• Service fill of differentials, final drives and transfer cases in some off-highway equipment
  
• Non-synchronized manual transmissions in trucks, buses and heavy equipment where the manufacturer specifies an API GL-5 or MT-1 gear oil
  
  (1)Note: For complete drain and refill, many limited-slip differentials may require the manufacturer’s specified gear lubricant or supplemental additive. Refer to the owner’s manual
  

I was using the Kendal as well but found that it was not recommended for the sincro mesh transaxel. 

 

[L.R.S.]

As long as no one is using Redline Synthetic Shock Proof all of our transaxles will be just fine.  Yeah, I said it.

 

[Wrecked]

Ok what with the red line.