ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence

A box truck equipped with a gasoline engine will not exceed 50 mph. A vacuum gauge is connected to the engine and a steady reading is observed at idle. When the rpm is raised to 2000 and held there, the vacuum gauge reading drops and stays low. No DTC’s are found during a diagnostic check. Which of these could be the cause? A: An intake system leak B: Worn camshaft lobes C: A restricted fuel filter D: A restricted exhaust system

What do you look for with an extended warranty? Dave Johnson, ASE CEO gives insight to USA Today on when and how to find the best extended warranty. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eFYHuCXV

National Apprenticeship Week! ASE Education Foundation board chair and co-owner of Dynamic, Dwayne Myers hosted this incredible event. Multiple current apprentices who study at ASE accredited programs at Frederick County CTC and Community College of Baltimore County / Catonsville were recognized, as well as program graduates who are now Highly Successful ASE certified professionals. Solving the technician shortage starts in your own shop, working with your local high school and college programs.

Tech Pathways had the honor of hosting Mr. Ken Benson from the ASE Foundation during his annual visit. Ken has been a key supporter of our program since it was just a dream, and his enthusiasm for automotive education continues to inspire us all. This year, he spent time with our pre apprentices, sharing words of encouragement, captivating stories from the industry, and the importance of the path they’ve chosen. The ASE Foundation, a nationally recognized organization, plays a vital role in shaping the future of automotive technicians. According to their website, their mission is to “educate, prepare and inspire a new kind of automotive service workforce. One that embraces innovation, today's workforce demands, and critical thinking.” Ken and the ASE Foundation were instrumental in helping Tech Pathways gain approval as Pennsylvania’s first and only Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program, writing a powerful letter of support during our journey.

The Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation has granted Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair accreditation to the Career and Technology Academy of Prince Frederick, Maryland! “The ASE Education Foundation ensures that students receive relevant training that prepares them for a career in the automotive industry,” said CTA instructor Ben Lane. “A school that meets the rigorous requirements that ASE has set forth has demonstrated a dedication to meeting the needs of the students for this industry. We are proud to be able to support the needs of both our students and our local community.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXA8fy4i

Please join us for a free, 1-hour webinar! When: Tue, Nov 19, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST In this webinar, technical trainer Rick Escalambre explores global on-board diagnostics (OBDII) and introduces OBDII on unified diagnostics services (OBDonUDS). The first OBDonUDS vehicle was recently released. By 2027, all light and medium-duty vehicles will be equipped with this newer-generation OBDII system. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ezH9FkT8

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Congratulations Adam on completing and becoming a Master Technician! Adam shared with us that testing was never easy for him but he didn't let testing set backs keep him from studying harder and working hard to pass. We know testing can be difficult and frustrating but Consumers know they can trust their vehicles with an ASE Certified Professional! Would you like to share your story with us? Send us a DM! #ShareyourASEStory #ASEProfessionals #ASETechnicians #ASECertified

An SUV equipped with a manual transmission shakes as the clutch pedal is being released. The technician notices that the bottom of the engine is wet with oil. This could be caused by the: A: pressure plate fingers having an unequal height B: clutch facing being contaminated C: pilot bearing being worn D: flywheel having surface cracks

FREE WEBINAR! Please join us Wednesday, November 13th for a free, 1-hour webinar at 4PM ET/1PM PT. Mike Coley, George Arrants, and Marlo Miranda with the ASE Education Foundation will review the 2024 Updates to ASE Standards for Automobile Program Accreditation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3Er3z8G