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 ATF. Replenish if necessary.
   Fig 1: Warming Engine Oil & A/T Fluid To Normal Temperature

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3. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
   Fig 2: Engaging Parking Brake

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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.
   Fig 3: Pressing Down On Accelerator Pedal

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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.
7. Move the selector lever to the "N" position.
8. Cool down the ATF.
   CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
   

   1. Stall speed: 2,500 - 2,800 RPM

Judgement of Stall Test 

Fig 4: Stall Test Judgement Chart

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Stall test standard value position