The Jatco F1C1 continuously variable transmission was produced from 2000 to 2012 by special order of Mitsubishi and installed in its vehicles with low-power engines up to 1.5 liters and 145 Nm of torque. This transmission was also used by Hyundai in its models for the Korean market.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 145 |
| Recommended oil | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 66 |
Gear ratios Jatco F1C1
Using the example of a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt with a 1.3 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.319 – 0.445 |
| Reverse | 2.588 |
| Final Drive | 5.219 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Colt 6 (Z30) in 2002 – 2012;
- Mitsubishi Lancer 9 (CS) in 2000 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Jatco F1C1 gearbox
- The advantage of a CVT is its simple design, and it’s often repaired independently;
- Changing the oil annually increases the service life of this transmission several times;
- The belt is considered the biggest problem; it stretches up to 150,000 km;
- Mechanically, the Forward clutch drum is replaced due to a broken thrust ring.
