The Jatco RE0F21A continuously variable transmission was assembled from 1998 to 2012 and installed in Nissan and Fiat models with low-power engines up to 1.4 liters and up to 130 Nm of torque. In addition to the standard version, there was also a CVT-M6 version with manual shifting capability.
Specifications
| Type | CVT (continuously variable transmission) |
| Number of gears | ∞ |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 130 |
| Recommended oil | Nissan CVT Fluid NS-1 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 5.0 |
| Replacing the oil | every 65 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 65 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
Gear ratios Jatco RE0F21A
Using the example of a 2001 Nissan Micra with a 1.0 liter engine:
| Forward | 2.432 – 0.442 |
| Reverse | 1.931 |
| Final Drive | 6.306 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Nissan Cube 1 (Z10) in 1998 – 2002;
- Nissan Micra 2 (K11) in 1998 – 2002;
- Fiat Punto II (188) in 1999 – 2011;
- Fiat Albea I (172) in 2002 – 2012.
Disadvantages of the Jatco RE0F21A gearbox
- The reliability of this automatic transmission is due to the fact that it is installed in low-power vehicles;
- However, it is important to understand that the service life of the CVT’s mechanical parts is limited;
- Most often, breakdowns are related to transmission overheating in traffic;
- Owners also often replace various sensors and the stepper motor;
- Many problems can be avoided by using only genuine oil.
