Modern Lubrication Quick Quiz
Kevin McCartney has compiled this quiz as an interesting challenge for anyone interested in the science behind modern automotive oils. Take the five question quiz now to test your comprehensive knowledge of oils and lubrication.
4 & 5 Gas Emissions Quick Quiz
Do you know how to make more money by selling more fuel injection service and cutting your diagnostic time? Take our five question quick quiz to discover how you can do this and more by using your gas analyzer as a diagnostic tool!
Back Pressure Testing Tip Clip
In this excerpt from the A8 ASE test prep program, Instructor Dave Hobbs discusses some tips and tricks regarding various ways to perform a back pressure test. He also talks about how to make your own tool for this purpose and tells you what to look out for on the ASE A8 exam regarding back pressure related questions.
FRED Takes the Bus Quick Quiz
Data-bussing and multiplexing can be complex and aggravating, but F.R.E.D. (Frustrating, Ridiculous, Electronic, Devices) can help solve the mystery behind it. Take our five question quick quiz to put your understanding of how the electronic modules communicate with each other to the test. Conquering this tough issue will help you save you valuable diagnostic time.
Hybrid Safety for First Responders Quick Quiz
There are more and more hybrid vehicles on the road, which means there are more chances for accidents to happen. High voltage is not something to take lightly; understanding how to properly work with the high voltage is a MUST as a first responder. Take this five question quick quiz to make sure you know how to keep yourself safe while you’re doing your job of saving the lives of the accident victims. You could be saving someone’s life tomorrow with the information you’ll learn today.
A8 Test Prep Quick Quiz
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. Gain a real sense of accomplishment and pride in your hard work and take our five question quick quiz to know if you’ve “made the grade!”
C1 Test Prep Quick Quiz
Like any ASE certification exam, the C1 Service Consultant test requires a great deal of preparation and demonstration of communication skills, sales skills, product knowledge, and an understanding of shop operations in order to pass the test. Take our five question quick quiz to fine tune your skills and prepare for the C1 certification exam!
Alternative Load Test Techniques Tip Clip
Instructor Dave Hobbs talks about voltage drop testing issues where the circuit you’re testing doesn’t really have the current flow going through it like it should. It may not be due to the fact you have a big voltage drop from a large resistance source in the wiring or the connections. It could be a couple of problems. It could be the wiring and connections, in addition to a component that’s either inoperative or not drawing enough current as it normally would. In this tip clip we talk about these things and some alternative ‘MacGyver like’ load testing techniques you can try.
A8 Spark Timing Technical Tip Clip
Section two of the ASE A8 task list is where you find ignition systems. In this video tip clip with instructor Dave Hobbs we’re going to do some cylinder balance testing, which will give us an idea if there is a misfire, and if so, which cylinder it is. And that oftentimes goes hand in hand with ignition diagnosis.
A6 Test Prep Quick Quiz
Just because you have worked with electrical systems before does not mean you are ready to take the ASE A6 test. Take this quick quiz to assess your electrical system expertise so you will know if you are ready for the real test.
Nissan Infiniti ETC Technical Tip Clip
In this tip clip excerpt, trainer Dave Scaler talks about Nissan Infiniti electronic throttle control systems. When we talk about Nissan Infiniti vehicles, one of the most common repairs in debate today surrounds the Fly By Wire or Electronic Throttle Control. Electronic throttle control system on a Nissan Infiniti vehicle is problematic. What we’re going to do is take a look, not only to see how it works, but to see what breaks, and what we can do about fixing it.
Misfire Testing with a Scan Tool Tip Clip
In this tip clip, instructor Jim Wilson talks about P0300 codes and misfire testing using your scan tool. He talks about how you would look at certain things such as RPM, MAP, changes in load, and long term fuel trims. He goes on to mention some things technicians should be aware of on Ford and Chrysler vehicles.
