Stall Test

STALL TESTING

Stall test procedure





1. Check A/T and engine fluid levels. If necessary, add.
2. Warm up engine until engine oil and ATF reach operating temperature after vehicle has been driven approx. 10 minutes.

ATF operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)





3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
- It is good practice to put a mark at point of specified engine speed on indicator.





5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" position.





6. Accelerate to wide-open throttle gradually while applying foot brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall speed and immediately release throttle.
- During test, never hold throttle wide-open for more than 5 seconds.

Stall speed:
Federal, Canada 2,100 - 2,400 rpm
California 2,150 - 2,450 rpm





8. Shift selector lever to "N" position.
9. Cool off ATF
- Run engine at idle for at least one minute.

10. Perform stall tests in the same manner as in steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in "2", "1" and "R" positions, respectively.





Judgement of stall test