Stall Testing

STALL TESTING

Stall test procedure





1. Check A/T and engine fluid levels. If necessary, add.
2. Warm up engine until engine oil and ATF reach operating temperature after vehicle has been driven approx. 10 minutes.

ATF operating temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F)





3. Set parking brake and block wheels.
4. Install a tachometer where it can be seen by driver during test.
- It is good practice to put a mark on point of specified engine speed on indicator.





5. Start engine, apply foot brake, and place selector lever in "D" position.
6. Accelerate to wide-open throttle gradually while applying foot brake.
7. Quickly note the engine stall revolution and immediately release throttle.
- During test, never hold throttle wide-open for more than 5 seconds.

Stall revolution: 1,850 - 2,150 rpm





8. Shift selector lever to "N" position.
9. Cool off ATF.
- Run engine at Idle for at least one minute.
10. Perform stall tests in the same manner as in steps 5 through 9 with selector lever in "2", "1" and "R" positions, respectively.