Stall Test Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the amount of engine oil. Replenish the engine oil if necessary.
- 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.
- Switch of A/C and light etc. are off.
- Securely engage the parking brake so that the tires do not turn.
- Engine start, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" position.
- While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the accelerator pedal.
- 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.
- Move the selector lever to the "N" position.
- Cool down the A/T fluid.CAUTION: Run the engine at idle for at least one minute.
- Repeat step 5 through 9 with selector lever in "manual mode" and "R" positions.
Stall speed: 2,430 - 2,730 rpm