Gearbox Jatco RE4F03A

Gearbox Jatco RE4F03A
Type
4-speed automatic
Drive
FWD / AWD
Torque
up to 240 Nm
Engine size
up to 2.5 L
Oil capacity
8.3 LNissan AT-Matic D Fluid
Lifespan
~250 000 km

The Jatco RE4F03A 4-speed automatic transmission was released in 1989 and was used in many front- and all-wheel-drive Nissan models for over twenty years. This transmission is paired with engines ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 liters and produces 240 Nm of torque.

Specifications

Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
Type of drive front / all wheel
Engine volume, l up to 2.5
Torque output, Nm up to 240
Recommended oil Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid
Oil capacity, liter 8.3
Replacing the oil every 70 000 km
Replacing the filter every 70 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~250 000 km

Gear ratios Jatco RE4F03A

Using the example of a 1995 Nissan Primera with a 2.0 liter engine:

Main 3.827
1st 2.861
2nd 1.562
3rd 1.000
4th 0.697
Reverse 2.310

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Infiniti G20 1 (P10) in 1994 – 1996;
  • Infiniti G20 2 (P11) in 1998 – 2000;
  • Nissan Almera 1 (N15) in 1995 – 2000;
  • Nissan Almera 2 (N16) in 2000 – 2006;
  • Nissan Almera Classic (B10) in 2006 – 2012;
  • Nissan Almera Tino 1 (V10) in 2003 – 2006;
  • Nissan Maxima 4 (A32) in 1994 – 2000;
  • Nissan Maxima 5 (A33) in 1999 – 2003;
  • Nissan Maxima 6 (A34) in 2003 – 2006;
  • Nissan March 3 (K12) in 2002 – 2010;
  • Nissan Micra 3 (K12) in 2002 – 2010;
  • Nissan Note 1 (E11) in 2004 – 2013;
  • Nissan Primera 1 (P10) in 1994 – 1996;
  • Nissan Primera 2 (P11) in 1996 – 2002;
  • Nissan Sentra 4 (B14) in 1995 – 1999;
  • Nissan Sentra 5 (B15) in 2000 – 2006;
  • Nissan Teana 1 (J31) in 2003 – 2006;
  • Nissan Tiida 1 (C11) in 2004 – 2012;
  • Samsung SM3 1 (B10) in 2002 – 2009;
  • Samsung SM5 1 (A32) in 1998 – 2005.

Disadvantages of the Jatco RE4F03A gearbox

  • All problems with this automatic transmission are related to wear due to clogged solenoids;
  • First, dirt from worn-out clutches spreads throughout the system;
  • Then it settles in the solenoid valves and channels of the transmission’s hydraulic control unit;
  • Then, due to oil starvation, the mechanical parts of the automatic transmission suffer.

Frequently asked questions about the Jatco RE4F03A

What type of transmission is the Jatco RE4F03A?

The Jatco RE4F03A is a 4-speed automatic transmission for front-wheel and all-wheel drive cars.

How much torque can the Jatco RE4F03A handle?

The Jatco RE4F03A is designed for torque up to 240 Nm and engines up to 2.5 liters.

How much oil does the Jatco RE4F03A take and which one?

The Jatco RE4F03A takes 8.3 liters of oil. Recommended oil: Nissan AT-Matic D Fluid.

How often should the Jatco RE4F03A be serviced?

Oil change: every 70 000 km. Filter replacement: every 70 000 km.

How long does the Jatco RE4F03A last?

With proper maintenance, the Jatco RE4F03A typically lasts about 250 000 km.

What are the gear ratios of the Jatco RE4F03A?

Using the example of a 1995 Nissan Primera with a 2.0 liter engine: final drive 3.827, 1st 2.861, 2nd 1.562, 3rd 1.000, 4th 0.697, reverse 2.310.

What cars was the Jatco RE4F03A installed on?

Infiniti G20 1 (P10) in 1994 - 1996; Infiniti G20 2 (P11) in 1998 - 2000; Nissan Almera 1 (N15) in 1995 - 2000; Nissan Almera 2 (N16) in 2000 - 2006; Nissan Almera Classic (B10) in 2006 - 2012; Nissan Almera Tino 1 (V10) in 2003 - 2006 and 14 more (see the full list above).

What are the common problems of the Jatco RE4F03A?

All problems with this automatic transmission are related to wear due to clogged solenoids. First, dirt from worn-out clutches spreads throughout the system. All known problems.

El Guardiola
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El Guardiola

Doctor of Technical Sciences, former engineer at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee (10 years of experience), holder of certificates and patents for inventions, author of a training manual for employees of the Volkswagen Group of America.
I consider the automotive transmission to be one of the most ingenious mechanisms in a car and I want to provide information about gearboxes to a wide range of car owners.

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