The Jatco JF012E (or Mitsubishi F1C1A or Suzuki ECVT) was produced from 2000 to 2012 and was installed in Japanese compact cars, as well as mid-size models for Arab countries. The transmission is designed for cars with engines up to 2.0 liters and 190 Nm of torque.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 190 |
| Recommended oil | DIA QUEEN ATF SP-III |
| Oil capacity, liter | 8.1 |
| Replacing the oil | every 70 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 70 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
Gear ratios Jatco JF012E
Using the example of a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia with a 1.8 liter engine:
| Main | 5.686 |
| Range | 2.319 — 0.445 |
| Reverse | 2.588 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Colt 6 (Z30) in 2002 – 2012;
- Mitsubishi Dingo 1 (CQ) in 2000 – 2003;
- Mitsubishi Dion 1 (CR) in 2000 – 2005;
- Mitsubishi Lancer 9 (CS) in 2000 – 2010;
- Subaru Stella 1 in 2006 – 2011;
- Suzuki Cervo 5 (HG11) in 2006 – 2009;
- Suzuki Wagon R 4 (MH23) in 2008 – 2012.
Disadvantages of the Jatco JF012E gearbox
- The most common problem is the bearings, which hum and tend to seize;
- The second most common problem is the forward clutch housing breaking under load;
- The CVT belt also often stretches after about 150,000 km;
- The speed sensors also often need to be replaced; they get stuck in one position.
