ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Engine Parts
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major engine components
• Identify engine component functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
ASE P2 Test Preparation Guide: Gaskets
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• Identify major gaskets
• Identify gasket functions
• Identify related items
• Provide basic use, installation and warranty information
High-Voltage Hybrids
Hybrids are here to stay and they’re appearing in increasing numbers in your customers’ service bays. They need the parts, you need the knowledge.
Stocking & Selling Drivetrain
According to a recent study, the halfshaft market is showing strong unit growth and sharp price competition. This month, read about what you need to know to stay ahead of the competition.
Advanced Fuel Delivery Systems
There are many ways to get fuel into a combustion chamber and it seems that today auto manufacturers are using every possible method. As if that were not enough, manufacturers are hedging their sales bets by developing vehicles that use many different types of fuel, and in some cases, vehicles that can burn more than
ASE Test Prep: Ignition System
There will be three questions on the ASE P2 test that deal with the ignition system and its components.
Keeping Your Bearing: Engine Bearings & Engine Kits
There’s a lot to know when ordering engine parts for a rebuild. Considering the labor involved, your customer will likely demand the best parts you can find.
Tech Forum: Engine Management
QUESTION: Why does the “Check Engine” Light Come On? ANSWER: That’s a question that many people ask. Most people think the Check Engine Light comes on if an engine has any kind of problem whatsoever. But guess what? They’re wrong! The Check Engine Light only comes on if a fault is emissions-related. The fault does
Timing Kits
The reasons technicians source from the dealership are many, but one of the most common reasons is availability. Techs buy from the dealer in some cases solely because they think they have no other option. Sometimes this is true, but other times it is not, as in the case of timing components. In fact, prior
Engine Hard Parts: Still a Hard Sell?
Are engine ‘hard parts’ so called because they’re more difficult to sell than other automotive products? While it’s true that the internal engine parts market is soft, hard parts sales can still be an important part of your overall sales.
Engine Kit Sales Tips
For many counterpeople, selling engine parts is no different than selling any other automotive replacement part: You identify the year, make, model and engine application, then look up the parts, right? That’s the basic process in a nutshell. But with engine parts, it isn’t always so simple. Most engine components are not replaced separately. A
No Fuel, No Go. It’s That Simple.
Internal combustion engines require a fuel delivery system that can not only supply fuel to the engine but also mix it with just the right amount of air to create an explosive mixture that urns efficiently and cleanly.
