Trades & Technology

Basic text for a course on preparation for the A.S.E. exam or a reference for anyone preparing to take the exam.

Includes more than 2000 practice questions using the A.S.E. style and format. Organized around the A.S.E. subject areas. The A.S.E. Exam is offered twice a year (May and November).

• NEW - Chapter on the Parts Specialist Exam included.

  • Helps readers prepare for this new exam area.

• Practice Questions on Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas-Engine performance area.

  • Introduces students to new technology.

• Advanced Engine Performance test area included.

  • Covers Type 1 and Type 2 composite vehicle information.

• Questions and illustrations—Adds over 100 new questions.

  • Brings the book up-to-date with new technology.

• Answers in the back of the book.

  • Aids students in self study.

• Coverage of the comprehensive engine machinist area.

  • Prepares students to take the three A.S.E. engine machinist tests.

• Chapter on the Parts Specialist Exam included.

  • Helps readers prepare for this new exam area.

 1. Engine Repair.


 2. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle.


 3. Manual Drive Train and Axles.


 4. Suspension and Steering.


 5. Brakes.


 6. Electrical/Electronic Systems.


 7. Heating and Air Conditioning.


 8. Engine Performance.


 9. Advanced Engine Performance Specialist.


10. Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas.


11. Engine Machinist.


12. Parts Specialist.


Answers.

ASE Certification  [OTHER TITLES OF INTEREST]   (Automotive Technology)

James G. Hughes is an automotive instructor (retired) at Rio Hondo College in Whinier, California. He is an ASE certified master automobile technician, is ASE certified as an advanced engine performance specialist, is ASE certified as a light vehicle compressed natural gas technician, is ASE certified in all engine machinist areas, and is ASE certified as an automobile part specialist. Mr. Hughes was the National Service Training Instructor for Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., and has taught many ASE refresher courses throughout the country.

The sixth edition of this widely accepted book will help to better prepare you for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) automobile and engine machinist certification examinations. It contains realistic, up-to-date study questions that are designed to increase your knowledge and proficiency in the areas tested.

The eleven ASE automobile areas covered are:

• Engine Repair
• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• Manual Drive Train and Axles
• Suspension and Steering
• Brakes
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Engine Performance
• Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
• Parts Specialist

The three ASE engine machinist areas are:

• Cylinder Head Specialist
• Cylinder Block Specialist
• Assembly Specialist

Guide to the Automobile Certification Examination may be used as a self-study guide to prepare for test questions in one or more of these areas, or as part of a refresher course to update your overall knowledge. It contains more than 2000 questions similar to those used on the actual certification tests.

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