The Nissan Altima has been in production since 1993. It has always been made in America. The first and second generation models used either a 5 speed standard transmission or a 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission with a lockup torque converter. A larger lineup of transmissions was offered in the 3rd and 4th generation Altima. Regardless of which transmission interests you, GotTransmissions.com has an excellent assortment of Nissan Altima Transmissions for sale.
The Altima is a front wheel drive car. It uses a transverse mounted engine and transmission setup. This means the engine and transmission run east to west of the axis of the car, or sideways. Instead of a drive-shaft going to a rear differential, it uses 2 short axles that go to the front drive wheels.
Jatco is the main supplier of transmissions for Nissan. An idea of the technical names for Altima automatic transmissions are as such;
1. RL4F01A — 4-speed transaxle — 4-speed light/medium duty [aka Mazda N4A-EL].
2. RE4F02A/RL4F02A — 4-speed transaxle.
3. RE4F04A/RE4F04V.
4. JF404E — 4-speed ultra-light compact; used in the Nissan Altima, Nissan Quest, Nissan X-Trail.
5. CVT JR006E transaxle.
6. Hybrid drive transmission. First introduced in 2007 and continuing production through the 2011 model year, the Altima’s hybrid-drive system is designed by Toyota’s hybrid technology department.
In Brief, electric continuously variable transmission (ECVT) modes, as the system is commonly referred to is a 2-mode hybrid transmission. However, the sophisticated fuel-saving system also incorporates four fixed gear ratios for high efficiency and power-handling capabilities. During the two ECVT modes and four fixed gear operations, the hybrid system can use the electric motors for boosting and regenerative braking.
The result is new hybrid technology that provides superior fuel economy, performance and load carrying capability.
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