The Jatco RL3F01A 3-speed automatic transmission was introduced in 1983 and was essentially Nissan’s first transmission with a positive torque converter lockup. It was installed on front-wheel drive vehicles with engines up to 1.8 liters and 150 Nm of torque.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.8 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 150 |
| Recommended oil | Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.1 |
| Replacing the oil | every 50 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
Gear ratios Jatco RL3F01A
Using the example of a 1988 Nissan Pulsar with a 1.5 liter engine:
| Main | 3.476 |
| 1st | 2.826 |
| 2nd | 1.543 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| Reverse | 2.364 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Nissan Bluebird 7 (U11) in 1983 – 1990;
- Nissan Sentra 1 (B11) in 1983 – 1986;
- Nissan Sentra 2 (B12) in 1986 – 1990;
- Nissan Sentra 3 (B13) in 1990 – 1994;
- Nissan Pulsar 2 (N12) in 1983 – 1986;
- Nissan Pulsar 3 (N13) in 1986 – 1990;
- Nissan Violet 3 (T11) in 1983 – 1986.
Disadvantages of the Jatco RL3F01A gearbox
- A perfectly reliable automatic transmission often experiences oil starvation due to leaks;
- Lubricant leaks from this transmission due to dried-out gaskets and seals.
