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Stall Speed Test

Stall Speed Test




1. Engage parking brake and block front wheels.
2. Connect safety chains to both front tow hooks and attach, with minimum slack, to some strong stationary object
3. Connect tachometer, and start engine.
4. After engine has warmed up to normal operating temperature, shift into [D3].
5. Fully depress brake pedal and accelerator for B to 8 seconds, and note engine speed.

CAUTION: To prevent transmission damage, do not test stall speed for more than 10 seconds at a time.

6. Allow 2 minutes for cooling, then repeat same test in [D4], [2] and [R].

Stall speed in [D3], [D4], [2], and [R] must be the same, and must also be within limits.

Stall Speed RPM:
Specification: 2,600 rpm
Service Limit: 2,450 - 2,750 rpm