CVT Jatco RE0F05A

The Jatco RE0F05A continuously variable transmission was produced from 1992 to 1998 and was installed in right-hand drive Nissans with small engines up to 1.5 liters in displacement and up to 135 Nm of torque. This nCVT is primarily distinguished by its powder-coated electromagnetic clutch.

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 135
Recommended oil Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid N-CVT
Oil capacity, liter 3.2
Replacing the oil every 50 000 km
Replacing the filter every 50 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~200 000 km

Gear ratios Jatco RE0F05A

Using the example of a 1993 Nissan Micra with a 1.0 liter engine:

Forward 2.503 – 0.497
Reverse 2.475
Final Drive 6.140

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Nissan Micra 2 (K11) in 1992 – 1998;
  • Nissan March 2 (K11) in 1992 – 1998.

Disadvantages of the Jatco RE0F05A gearbox

  • Most transmission problems are related to the electromagnetic clutch;
  • Most often, the CVT goes into limp-home mode and remains in second gear.
  • Repairing an nCVT is expensive; it’s cheaper to replace it with a contract or hydromechanical transmission.
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