Acknowledgments The author and publisher would like to thank the following firms, organizations, and individuals for their assistance in the preparation of Auto Engine Performance and Driveability. They provided illustrations, vehicles, parts, test equipment, and other items used throughout the text. Acura Automobile Division American Honda Motor Company Paul Anderson Audi of America Automotive Diagnostics Automotive Scope Applications (www.labscopes.com) Balco, Inc. BMW of North America Brent Blake, International Automotive Technicians Network David Bryson, Sears Auto Center, Greenville, SC Champion Spark Plug Division of Cooper Industries Chrysler Corporation Clayton Industries James Cledras Daimler AG James Daley EMI-Tech Ferret Instruments Ford Motor Company Corey Glassman, John Fluke Corporation Marsh Hayward Hernco.com Infi niti of North America John Fluke Manufacturing Company Land Rover of North America Lexus Automobile Division Herbert and Dorothy MacMillian Mac Tools Mazda Motors of America Danny McCown, Century Lincoln/ Mercury/BMW, Greenville, SC Mercedes-Benz of North America Mitsubishi Motors of America ModdedMustang.com Tony Moskos, Greenville Diesel Inc, Greenville, SC Natchitoches Junior College, Natchitoches, LA National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Nissan North America OTC Division of SPX Corporation Pontiac-Oakland Club International, Palmetto Chapter Bud Richards, Bob Augustine, Jason Alexander Robert Bosch Corporation Saab Cars USA Sam Brooks, C&B Tire Company, Flint, MI Oliver Scheurmann Snap-on Tools Martin T. Stockel Martin W. Stockel Subaru of America Toyota Motor Sales† Vetronix‡ C.W. Weeks Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet-Cadillac, Greenville, SC Michael Wood ASE Connections Auto Engine Performance and Driveability is correlated to standards established by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the ASE Education Foundation. Th ese standards were developed with input from industry experts to ensure they refl ect the skills students and technicians must master to succeed in the automobile service and repair industry. ASE certifi cation is the benchmark for automobile repair technicians. It is recommended that you seek ASE certifi cation once you have suffi cient knowledge and meet the work experience requirements. Visit the ASE website for more information on ASE certifi cation. Th e ASE Education Foundation has established a training program accreditation process designed to improve the qual- ity of training off ered at both the secondary and postsecondary levels. Th e ASE Education Foundation grants accreditation to programs that comply with their evaluation procedure, meet established standards, and adhere to the policies set forth by the organization. To learn more about the accreditation process, visit the ASE Education Foundation website. † All Toyota illustrations courtesy of University of Toyota and Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ‡ Vetronix art used by permission of the Diagnostics Business Unit of Robert Bosch Corporation all rights reserved.