Acknowledgments Th e author and publisher would like to thank the following companies, organizations, and individuals for their contribution of resource material, images, or other support in the development of Auto Engine Repair: Acura AC-Delco American Hammered Piston Rings American Petroleum Institute ASE Audi Belden Cadillac Caterpillar Champion Spark Plugs Chrysler Clayton Clevite Dana Deere & Co. Echlin Federal Mogul Fel-Pro Fiat Florida Department of Vocational Education Fluke Ford Gates General Motors† General Tool Corp. Heyco Honda Jaguar K-D Tools Klein Tools K-Line Tools Land Rover Lexus Lisle Tools Magnafl ux Corp. Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mini Cooper Mitchell Manuals Motorola MSD Ignition Systems NAPA Neway Nissan OTC Div. of SPX Corp. Parker Perfect Circle Peugot Plew Tools Renault Riverdale Auto Repair Robert Bosch Sealed Power Sioux Tools Snap-on Tool Corp. Sonco Starret Storm Vulcan Subaru Sun Electric Sunnen Texaco Tomco, Inc. Toyota TRW Van Senus Auto Volkswagon Volvo ASE Connections Auto Engine Repair 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. † Portions of materials contained herein have been reprinted with permission of General Motors Corporation, Service Technology Group.