Stall Test: Inspection

WARNING: During the stall test, confirm safety in the vicinity and make sure no person is around the vehicle.

NOTE:

Always perform the inspection after the engine check and adjustment.
Perform the inspection with the A/C OFF.
Perform with the engine coolant temperature at 60 - 90°C (140 - 194°F).
Perform with the select mode switch in normal mode.
If metallic sound is heard at the torque converter during stall test or in neutral, replace the torque converter with a new part. Ref. to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION>TORQUE CONVERTER>REMOVAL .

Check the engine oil level. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>ENGINE OIL>INSPECTION .
Check the engine coolant level. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>INSPECTION .
Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.
Turn the ignition switch to ON. (Engine OFF)
Display [Coolant Temp.] and [Engine Speed].
Apply the parking brake.
Place wheel chocks at the front and rear of all wheels.
Start the engine.
Turn OFF the pre-collision brake function.
Shift the select lever to "D range".
Depress the accelerator pedal to the full while fully depressing the brake pedal with your left foot.
CAUTION:
- Do not perform the stall test for five seconds or more at a time.
  Failure to follow this instruction may accelerate the engine oil and ATF deterioration and affect the engine and transmission adversely.
- If the stall speed is higher than the standard value, attempt to finish the stall test in as short a time as possible, in order to prevent the transmission from sustaining damage.
- Be sure to cool down the engine for at least one minute after each stall test with the select lever set in the "P range" or "N range" and with the idling speed of 1, 200 rpm or less.
Fully depress the accelerator pedal for 3 - 4 seconds, and when the engine speed stabilizes, quickly record [Engine Speed] and release accelerator pedal.
Standard:

2, 350 - 2, 800 r/min