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Stall Speed Test

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  1. Perform mechanical system test preparation. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION .)
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
  4. Shift the selector lever to the D range.
    CAUTION:
    • If the accelerator pedal is pressed for more than 5 seconds while the brake pedal is pressed, the transmission could be damaged. Therefore, perform Steps  5 and  6 within 5 seconds.
  5. Gently depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot.
  6. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the engine speed and release the accelerator pedal.
  7. Shift the selector to the N position and idle the engine for 1 min or more  to cool the ATF.
  8. Perform a stall test of the M range and R position in the same manner as in Steps  37.
  9. Turn off the engine.

    Engine stall speed 

    Fig 1: Engine Stall Speed
    G01346777Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Evaluation of stall test 

    Fig 2: Evaluation Of Stall Test
    G01346778Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.