Today's Technician: Advanced Engine Performance Classroom Manual and Shop Manual

This thorough, practical text is designed to help readers gain an advanced understanding of on-board diagnostic generation II (OBD II) continuous monitors and non-continuous monitors strategies.

In-depth coverage of emission control and evaporative systems is provided in a dedicated chapter for greater emphasis and focus.

To help prepare readers for professional success, the text includes thorough coverage of OBD II generic diagnostic trouble codes identification and diagnosis, as well as malfunction indicator light strategies.

The text reviews diagnosis of fuel and air induction systems and ignition systems in depth to help readers master the fundamentals of advanced engine performance and emission systems.

The text content aligns ASE Education Foundation accreditation requirements, as well as task lists for ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) certification.

Classroom and Shop Manuals include page number cross-references, making it easy to connect content on automotive theory to practical repair information.

A complete ASE Practice Exam in the Shop Manual helps readers prepare for L1 certification.

In-depth explanation of various designs of variable valve and camshaft timing as well as variable displacement and variable lift engine designs currently in production.

The text provides a detailed explanation of various designs of variable valve and camshaft timing, as well as variable displacement and variable lift engine designs currently in production.

The author provides useful background on the reasons today's vehicles have emission control systems, including federal regulations mandating such systems under the Clean Air Act and subsequent revisions.

The Second Edition includes expanded coverage of ignition systems and fuel systems, including a detailed explanation of gasoline direct fuel injection systems and their modes of operation.