The Jatco JF016E (or RE0F10D or RE0F10F) CVT-8 was first introduced in 2012 and is installed in vehicles across various brands as a replacement for the renowned JF011E CVT. This transmission is known as the FK0 and FR8 in Renault models, as the F1CJC and W1CJC in Mitsubishi models.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.5 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 250 |
| Recommended oil | Nissan CVT NS-3 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.9 |
| Replacing the oil | every 40 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 40 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~220 000 km |
In 2012, Jatco introduced the replacement for its best-known continuously variable transmission, the JF011E. The new CVT8 is almost identical to its predecessor in terms of hardware, but there are some innovations: for example, the stepper motor has been eliminated, and its function is now performed by solenoids. The powerband and torque converter lockup zone have also been significantly expanded, increasing transmission flexibility and reducing 0-60 time by a second.
The engineers have extensively reduced internal resistance, reducing the number of hydraulic valves from 12 to 8, and lowering oil pressure. All this has resulted in a drop in oil temperature from 90-110 degrees Celsius to 75-90 degrees Celsius. It has also become possible to shift gears virtually using steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Gear ratios Jatco JF016E
Using the 2015 Nissan Qashqai with a 2.0-liter engine as an example:
| Forward | 2.631 – 0.378 |
| Reverse | 1.960 |
| Final Drive | 6.386 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Mitsubishi ASX 1 (GA) in 2014 – …;
- Mitsubishi Delica D:5 1 (CV) in 2013 – …;
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1 (GK) in 2017 – …;
- Mitsubishi Outlander 3 (GF) in 2014 – 2022;
- Nissan Altima 5 (L33) in 2013 – 2018;
- Nissan Altima 6 (L34) in 2018 – …;
- Nissan Elgrand 3 (E52) in 2014 – …;
- Nissan Juke 1 (F15) in 2014 – 2019;
- Nissan Murano 2 (Z51) in 2013 – 2014;
- Nissan NV200 1 (M20) in 2017 – …;
- Nissan Qashqai 2 (J11) in 2013 – …;
- Nissan Rogue 2 (T32) in 2013 – …;
- Nissan Sentra 7 (B17) in 2012 – 2020;
- Nissan Serena 4 (C26) in 2012 – 2018;
- Nissan Serena 5 (C27) in 2016 – …;
- Nissan Teana 2 (J32) in 2012 – 2013;
- Nissan Teana 3 (L33) in 2013 – 2020;
- Nissan X-Trail 3 (T32) in 2013 – …;
- Renault Arkana 1 (LCM) in 2019 – …;
- Renault Clio 4 (X98) in 2012 – 2013;
- Renault Duster 2 (HM) in 2019 – …;
- Renault Fluence 1 (L38) in 2013 – 2016;
- Renault Kaptur 1 (H5) in 2020 – …;
- Renault Koleos 1 (HY) in 2013 – 2016;
- Renault Koleos 2 (HC) in 2016 – …;
- Renault Megane 3 (X95) in 2013 – 2016;
- Renault Megane 4 (XFB) in 2016 – 2020;
- Renault Scenic 3 (J95) in 2013 – 2016;
- Suzuki Kizashi 1 (RE) in 2013 – 2016;
- Suzuki SX4 2 (JY) in 2013 – 2016.
Disadvantages of the Jatco JF016E gearbox
- From 2012 to 2013, this CVT saw limited use, and for good reason. It suffered from numerous teething problems: widespread valve body failures and software flaws that caused the belt to cut grooves in the drive cone.
- To improve vehicle performance, the torque converter lockup zone was expanded, which led to rapid buildup of wear debris and its spread throughout the system. The first thing that becomes clogged here is the oil pump pressure relief valve, causing shocks.
- In the JF016 transmission, engineers abandoned the stepper motor in favor of solenoids, which are sensitive to oil contamination. And since the calibration value module is no longer available, if one solenoid fails, you’ll have to buy a new valve body.
- Very often, service calls are made for torque converter repairs, as well as replacement of pulley bearings, which can also damage their housing seat.
