ASE Test Prep A8: Engine Performance

Boost Your Diagnostic Confidence

The A8 exam focuses on drivability and emissions-related issues that affect engine operation. This course prepares you with both theoretical understanding and hands-on techniques used in shops every day. Whether you’re servicing internal combustion engines or hybrid drivetrains, this prep course gives you the edge to diagnose complex faults and pass the A8 exam with confidence.

Topics Covered in the Course

• Ignition system diagnostics and timing control
• Fuel delivery and fuel injection strategies
• Air intake and exhaust system troubleshooting
• Emission controls: EGR, catalytic converter, EVAP, O2 sensors
• Engine management systems and sensor interpretation
• ECU diagnostics and scan tool operation
• Misfire detection and rough idle investigation
• Compression, vacuum, and fuel pressure testing
• Live data analysis and freeze frame interpretation

Ideal Candidates

• Technicians preparing for the ASE A8 Engine Performance exam
• Automotive students in advanced diagnostic programs
• Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle technicians
• Shop employees looking to validate and expand their skills

Hands-On Practice and Exam Simulation

In addition to classroom instruction, students engage in diagnostic lab work using test vehicles, lab scopes, and scan tools. Sample ASE-style questions and mock exam segments help students build test-taking strategies and time management skills under realistic conditions.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and diagnose engine performance and drivability concerns
• Apply scan tool data and DTCs to locate root causes
• Understand emissions systems and their impact on diagnostics
• Increase readiness for the ASE A8 certification exam

Program Details

This instructor-led course is available at client locations or partner sites, and may be offered in a hybrid format. Participants receive a printed study workbook, a guide to common test patterns, and access to sample questions and flashcards.