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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 ATF. Replenish if necessary.
    Fig 1: Checking A/T Fluid And Engine Oil Levels
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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.
    Fig 3: Applying Foot Brake
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  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.

    Stall speed: 2,200 - 2,500 rpm 

  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.
  9. Repeat steps  5 through  8 with selector lever in "3", "2", "1" and "R" positions.
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