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Stall test procedure

  1. Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
  2. Drive for about 10 minutes to warm up the vehicle so that the A/T fluid temperature is 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). Inspect the amount of A/T fluid. Replenish if necessary.
    Fig 1: Warming Up Vehicle For Increasing A/T Fluid Temperature
    G02021234Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
    Fig 2: Engaging Parking Brake
    G02021235Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" position.
  5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the accelerator pedal.
  6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
    CAUTION: Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds during this test.
    Fig 3: Pressing Accelerator Pedal
    G02021236Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Move the selector lever to the "N" position.
  8. Cool down the A/T fluid.
    CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
    1. Stall speed: 2, 300 - 2, 600 rpm
    Fig 4: Judgement Stall Test Chart
    G02021237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 5: Stall Test Standard Value Position Chart
    G02021238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.