Today's Technician,
8th Edition

Part I: CLASSROOM MANUAL.
1. Overview of Engine Performance.
2. Basic Theories.
3. Engine Design and Operation.
4. Electricity and Electronics.
5. Intake and Exhaust Systems.
6. Input Sensors.
7. Fuel Systems.
8. Electronic Fuel Injection Systems.
9. Electronic Ignition (EI) Systems.
10. Emission Control Systems.
11. Computer Outputs and Networks.
12. OBD II.
13. Related Systems.
Part II: SHOP MANUAL.
1. Tools and Safety.
2. Typical Shop Procedures and Equipment.
3. General Engine Condition Diagnosis.
4. Basic Electrical Tests and Service.
5. Intake and Exhaust System Diagnosis and Service.
6. Engine Control System Diagnosis and Service.
7. Fuel System Diagnosis and Service.
8. Electronic Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.
9. Electronic Ignition System (EI) Diagnosis and Service.
10. Emission Control System Diagnosis and Service.
11. Servicing Computer Outputs and Networks.
12. On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) System Diagnostics and Service.
13. Related Systems.

• Ken Pickerill

  Ken Pickerill is a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1 and X1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering the training field, and he has more than 40 years of technical and teaching experience. He received his M.S. degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.

• TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE, 8th EDITION, is a comprehensive learning package designed to build automotive skills in both classroom and shop settings. Following current ASE Education Foundation criteria, this two-manual set examines each of the major systems affecting engine performance and drivability. The Classroom Manual addresses system theory, while a coordinating Shop Manual covers tools, procedures, diagnostics, testing and service. The 8th Edition features updates to cover the latest automotive technologies and take automotive technician training to new levels. It takes a deeper dive into topics such as modern engine designs, gasoline direct injection, variable valve timing and emission control, along with updated coverage of hybrid vehicle technology. This edition also presents the latest in ignition and fuel systems, computer and sensor technology, along with other new developments in automotive engine performance.

• The SHOP MANUAL for TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE, 8th EDITION, is updated to include new basic engine technology and engine control systems, such as variable valve timing, returnless fuel systems, pulse width modulated fuel pump control, and emission controls and evaporative emissions. Coverage of fuel injection systems and engine performance ignition systems reflect modern usage through coil-over plus systems, port fuel and direct fuel injection while retaining distributor coverage.

• End-of-chapter questions have been revised to improve reader comprehension, true to the Today's Technician Series’ reputation for delivering detailed and technically accurate content.

• The Job Sheets have been redesigned for ease of use and updated to reflect the 8th Edition content. They include correlations to the ASE Education Foundation’s 2022 tasks lists for MAST, AST and MLR level programs.

• The text correlates with the current ASE Education Foundation A8 Standard for Engine Performance, as well as ASE Certification criteria, providing full preparation for learners who demand the latest information available on the market.

• ASE-style questions and an ASE sample exam give readers the extra practice they need to prepare for certification; ASE Education Foundation correlations on the applicable Job Sheets and an ASE Education Foundation correlation grid for chapter content help instructors and programs ensure proper coverage for certification requirements.

• Supplements available to accompany the text include enhanced PowerPoint® slides with animations and video clips, chapter tests in Cognero, an Image Gallery, an Instructor Guide, Job Sheets and more!

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