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Stall test procedure

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  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.
  3. Switch of A/C and light etc. are off.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Amount Of Engine Oil
    G00746446Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engagement Of Parking Brake
    G00746447Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" position.
  6. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the accelerator pedal.
  7. 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.
  8. Move the selector lever to the "N" position.
  9. Cool down the A/T fluid.
    Fig 3: Applying Foot Brake
    G00746448Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
  10. Repeat step 5 through 9 with selector lever in "L" and "R" positions.

    Stall speed: 2, 430 - 2, 730 RPM