ASE A1 Engine Repair Test - Study Tips and Test Prep
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This test was hard but is rewarding when you pass. In this video, I talk about passing the Automotive Service Excellence A1 Engine Repair test. I share what I did to study, the subject areas I think you must review, and the study material. The study guide I picked up on Amazon has some great practice test questions and truly helped me.
If you do get the guide, make sure to do the tests more than once. After you take them once, go study and watch some good UA-cam videos about the subjects you need help with.
When it comes to engine-building and learning more about internals, this channel was a lot of help. Pete's Garage / coolcarshotguitars
Another good channel with engine rebuilding videos:
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Here's the study guide I used:
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Congrats on passing your A1! I do highly recommend studying from the Motor Age series books. They have a lot of theory on the subjects you are studying for.
Also another thing, take your tests in corresponding pairs; A1/A8, A2/A3 A4/A5 & A6/A7. They generally relate to each other in terms of questions goes which is very helpful. If you really wanna challenge yourself, go for the A9 as well. For me personally that was 1 of the hardest test I have taken out of all 9 Automobile series tests.
I just got my Master certificate about a month ago so I can definitely relate to your journey dude. Wish you all the best!
Thank you! I really appreciate the advice. I will definitely looking into the Motor Age series books. And Congratulations on getting your Master Technician certification! 🤘🏽💪🏼😎🙂👍🏽
The A6 and A8 go hand in hand..
To me the A1 seems like 50% pure engine repair questions, 40% engine performance questions similar to the A8, and 10% A6 automotive electrical questions.
Just passed my A1 today got 37! Need one more A8 🎉! Ur my motivation man love the videos ❤
Congratulations!!! That is awesome. One more to go. You got this future Master Technician. And thank you for the comment and letting me know. It makes my day and motivates me. I am always here for you. Let me know when you pass the A8 or need any help.
July 17th can’t wait! Thank you 🙏🏼
Just passed my A8 with 40!! 🫶🏼
Congrats! I have a couple ase's on the auto and diesel sides. I am studying A1 now and this video helps. Thanks.
Thanks William! And you got this! If you need anything let me know.
Thanks!
So great!
Thanks 🙏. I been wrenching 18 years but never took the ASE
Awesome! Sounds like it might be something you might enjoy. It’s challenging but worth it.
dont even bother total rip off whole company infected with fat bitches, its a bitch certification literallu nothing more and its rip off
Congrats Bro, got my A8s but failed A1. Im going back in strong tho
Thank you. I failed my A5 like 2 times before I started to study more effectively. You got this! If you need any help, please let me know.
I am looking at taking the ASE test. Which book would you get delmar or motor works? I can't really got both sets atm. Also I have some experience with general repairs, how long did you study and how hard is the tests?
I made a video comparing them ua-cam.com/video/IwyQ5ztV7xo/v-deo.html. I would get both but if you can’t either one will work. I go into detail how I studied in this video. Check out the rest of the series and if you have any questions that are not in the video, let me know.
Hey i have a question can i take the ase test without actually going to school nor have an experience to a shop? But i work on my own cars and neighbors cars for years. And im planning to work for dealer or independent shops
You can but you will have to get the work experience in order to be certified. The work requirement is 2 verifiable years. The test cover a lot of ground so you can try to take them now but working at a shop or dealing with related stuff day in day out will help you pass it. Not saying you can’t pass them but that the tests are challenging without solid experience. Thank you for watching the video and if tit have anymore questions let me know.
Great work, and 'grats on another pass! So possibly-oblivious question, but is there some kind of practical exam, or is it 100% knowledge tests? Not sure what that would be for a master tech (I doubt they're going to have you assemble a motor from scratch in front of a panel, lol) but I know with programmers often an interview will involve people actually coding something in front of a sr. engineer.
Hi Richard!!! There is no “hands on” exam but the questions in the test try to solve that by asking you questions that only someone who has done it before can answer it. Like using a plastigage and what you would you use it on. Another example is questions about thrust bearing clearances and then they give you measurements and ask you what a typical amount of play is acceptable. You have to know what the typical clearance range is to even answer that question. Who knows that lol. Also, in order to be certified you have to submit work experience so I think in a way both methods try to cover the hands on experience logically. I have not done a lot of engine work but some. The gaps in experience I tried to fill by watching this pro engine builder for hours a day for awhile. It has been a lot of learning. It is such a fun and rewarding experience since at the end of the day it’s about cars!!! 😀
@@DriversTherapy Thanks for explaining that. I figured there had to be some vetting there and I imagine the program has been around long enough that they know what works to keep the credibility of the certification. Getting into engine guts isn't something I've ever done but I'm comfortable, at this point, just knowing enough people who have in case I need to phone a friend.
@@LapoftheWorld true! Now don’t get me wrong, it’s all about experience. Even with a cool title of Master tech, many certified technicians still need to do engine builds and rebuilds for decades to really fill that title but being a master tech gives others and yourself the confidence to start and build that experience successfully most of the time. Like you know, a degree or certification is just a ticket to learn.
@@DriversTherapy Yup, always learning. e.g. I now know what a plastigage is/does, lol.
@@LapoftheWorld I am not surprised with all the work have done to your NSX. 😜 it is neat to see a NSX being tracked so much.
If you ever take the ASE L1 test, be ready to sit for 2 1/2 hrs for one test.
That is a long time. Good to know. Thanks,
Can you please add the link to the UA-cam channel about building the engine that you mentioned, please
I added the channel but here is one video: ua-cam.com/video/bVB4rlDz6_Y/v-deo.html
and also, this channel is good too:
ua-cam.com/video/m0a0cQ-Qo9c/v-deo.html
Thanks
Anyone know if they Delmar books or the Motor Age books are better?
I use the Delmar books but I’ve heard great things about Motor Age books. Thanks for checking out the video. Good luck on your test man.
Can I have the book bro !!! In need really
Sure, send me an email. It in the contact page.
Everything that is being covered in this video also applies to G1, right?
I will be honest, I have no idea what the G1 was till you mentioned it. It looks like the G1 covers a little bit everything but does not focus on one specific subject. So yes, this video would help you out in learning more about brakes that could help you with your G1 test.
Sort of, g1 is very simplified a summary of a1-8 with a bit of 9-12.
(I’m guessing. I’ve been doing a lot of study guides and practice tests my friend so I can’t say for SURE but from what I’ve seen it’s a summary kind of.)
I appreciate your videos. Thank you
I appreciate you watching and leaving a awesome comment. 🤘🏽
Hey Driver’s Therapy, I’m studying to to take my electrical ase, do you think there will be ase in the future I’m ordering more books,but I don’t want it to be a waste of time
I want to make sure I understand your question. Are you asking if ASE as the overall certify body will be valid or in business in the future?
@@DriversTherapy I’m apologize for making this complicated,what I’m trying to ask,is tht will there still be ase in the future due to all electric cars,I feel like once those become the main there will be no need for ase,& I don’t want to order all the books just for it to be a waste a time
I hope this makes a little more sense
@@jeweldawson5668 electrical cars are still cars. They have suspension, brakes, cooling systems, drivetrains, and all the same stuff cars have been using for a long time. Some bee areas of expertise are going to be needed but the concept of the automotive is the same. I hope this help you understand that a electrical car differs in the some electronics and electric motor vs fuel but the rest is the same stuff man.
Drivers Therapy,thank you for taking the time out of your night to help me out,my last question & I’ll get out of your hair is,do you think it’s pointless to go ahead & buy all ase books now??
The key words are UNDERSTAND and EXPERIENCE. Gotta have just enough of each to pass. Stop taking n memorizing all the answers to the practice tests. Really deep dive into each concept and THINK through different scenarios.
Thank you for sharing your advice.
like right now the ASE question asked me about the piston and how to measure it before installation so that it has proper room to properly fit inside a clyinder in order to allow it expand when the engine is hot with the rings. I couldn't under the vague question that was written in the most vague way possible and when i read the answer i couldn't understand anything that was being said in the answer until i did a research. Now i could of remember the question just to remember it but would of never understood what it said therefore I would of learned nothing.
Have you assembled an engine before? Installing rings is straight forward with experience on your belt. That is why ASE requires verifiable experience in order to be certified. Without experience of installing or assembling a piston for installation, question like that would be difficult. That is great that you are taking the time learn about topics you don’t know. If you want to get experience in those types of things, there is a few ways to do it. Trade schools or shadow a technician at a local shop. Offer to buy them food, that would work with me.
@@DriversTherapy bro like you said its easy to fix an engine. Manual labor is easy. Passing the ASE test requires studying and practice because the questions are vague made to trick you. Without the ASE certification you are not considered certified just a journey man being a mechanics sidekick even if you know how to fix and install all the parts of a car even if you can fix the engine or transmission which isn't hard. All i'm doing is watching youtube videos on how to and looking at diagrams of each part. I don't mind doing manual work and getting dirty with oil while using a wrench it beats doing hard labor at a warehouse which pays less. I'm personally tired of working at warehouses getting no where. I don't want to go to college since I know tons of people with crappppy jobs who have a degree. You apparently need a masters degree and even PHD to get hired at most grad jobs since almost everyone has a bachelors degree now.
@@KINGandWINNER sounds like you have a plan to better yourself and taking steps to do so. What is your specific goal? Is it to become a technician or pass all the ASE tests and get the Master certification?
Wait do you not actually work on cars?
I do. For a long time. I just don’t know everything. No one does.
Next time use a lapel mic please
Fucking awesome shirt bro!
Thanks!!! 🤘🏽
sure anyone can pass the test by practicing the ASE questions but in reality they could memorize the questions and pass the test but do they understand how to fix a car, probably not. You go to a shop they are gonna want you to preform mechanical work and not just stand around trying to diagnosis a problem which a real mechanic will eventually do and if your wrong than you won't last long. Cause a mechanic is going to eventually get fed up that you keep diagnosing the wrong issues and having him correct and diagnosis it correctly delaying the work.
You can take the ASE test but you still need to meet the experience requirement to be certified.
@@DriversTherapy it depends on what kind of job. But I've noticed the so called technicians are ASE certified while the journeymen are the real mechanics doing the real manual work. Better to be ASE certified to have proof you certified cause people never believe it unless you have documentation. From personal experience I would prefer not be pushed around by some lazy bum who is ASE certified but has never fixed a car before.
There are a lot of them in the teaching world that have a ASE patch on their sleeve that can't actually do the work themselves. 😮
There's no way you're going to pass this test just by reading this book with no hands on experience.😮
I have some hands on experience but not enough to cover every topic on the test. The book, practice tests, and finding out about MotorAge books helped me pass. Now, I am certified Master tech with my L1.
@@DriversTherapy They are many Instructors with a ASE patch on their shirts out here making money 💰 training students and can't actually do the work themselves.
@@Fred-xo3ku are you a certified Master Technician?
@@DriversTherapy took a engine (repair) class at a for profit trade school and got scammed by the instructor wearing his ASE patch. 100 theory and zero hands on training. I couldn't even change oil after paying thousands. 😡
@@Fred-xo3ku sorry to hear that. Well one bad person doesn’t represent the group.