A8: Engine Performance
Knowing they have “made the grade,” ASE certified technicians gain a real sense of accomplishment and pride in their hard work. Attaining A8 Engine Performance Certification is the last step to being recognized as an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician and is required as a prerequisite to register for the L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist test, the highest certification for the Automobile and Light Duty Truck category. Taking the journey to become A1-A8 certified not only provides personal satisfaction it also offers greater recognition from your peers and enhances the image of the auto repair industry as a whole.
Throughout each step of the A Series certification process you are further improving your knowledge of the diagnostics and repair of various vehicle systems. Becoming an ASE Master Technician is a difficult task that requires a great deal of knowledge and determination. Becoming A8 certified is a great accomplishment and put’s you on the road to a fantastic career.
   ASE Spring Certification Testing: in 55 days, 10 hours, 54 minutes, 5 seconds |
Complete the A8 practice quizzes to see if you are ready to take on the test.
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Covering the steps required to diagnose engine performance issues beginning with the customer interview and proceeding with a preliminary inspection, obtaining vehicle service information, comprehensive engine testing, diagnosis and repair. Also covers diagnosing engine performance problems, symptoms, common failures, testing procedures and diagnosis and repair of the internal engine, ignition system, fuel system, electrical system, emission control system, and cooling system. |
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This quiz covers the different types of ignition systems, different testing procedures and repair of the various components of the ignition system. It covers the secondary circuit, spark plug and ignition cable service, position sensors, magnetic pickup sensor and common problems associated with the ignition system. |
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This quiz covers the components, common symptoms, testing and repair of the fuel, air induction and exhaust systems. It covers fuel system service (fuel line and fuel filter replacement, fuel pump and fuel injection control systems), oxygen sensor service, fuel injector service, air intake system service, exhaust system service, turbocharger systems and supercharger service. |
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Each vehicle is equipped with different emission control systems with different subsystems. This quiz covers the inspection, testing procedures and service of some of these subsystems including: positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, exhaust gas treatment, catalytic converter systems, inlet air temperature control, intake manifold temperature control, fuel vapor control. It also covers evaporative emission controls and EVAP system leak detection. |
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All OBDII vehicles are equipped with an electrical control system and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) that monitors various systems of the vehicle and records a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in the event of a communicated failure. This quiz covers DTC’s, OBDII system operation, system monitors, operating modes, tests, diagnosis of emissions and drivability problems, sensors, output actuators, diagnostic tools and PCM/ECM replacement. |
