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..................................... 3  \nAutomobile Tests  \n• Engine Repair (A1)  ....................................  5  \n• Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2)  ...................  10  \n• Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3)  .......................  16  \n• Suspension and Steering (A4)  ........................... 21  \n• Brakes (A5)  .......................................... 27  \n• Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6)  ........................ 33  \n• Heating and Air Conditioning (A7)  ....................... 39  \n• Engine Performance (A8)  ............................... 44  \n• Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9)  ........................ 50  \nTest Prep & Training  ..............................  56  \nCOPYRIGHT © 2026 by  \nNational Institute for  \nAUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE  \nAll rights reserved  \n© ASE 2026 ASE Automobile Study Guide-Page 2  \nContents  \nA1   \nA2  \nA3   \nA4  \nA5   \nA6  \nA7   \nA8  \nIntroduction  \nUse this Official ASE Study Guide to prepare for the ASE Certification tests in the Automobile (Tests A1-A9) series. This document contains general information, Test Specifications, Task Lists, sample questions, and test preparation resources for these ASE tests.  \nThe following tests are covered by this guide:  \n∙ Engine Repair (A1) *  \n∙ Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (A2) *  \n∙ Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3) *  \n∙ Suspension and Steering (A4) *  \n∙ Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) *  \n∙ Heating and Air Conditioning (A7) *  \n∙ Engine Performance (A8) *  \n∙ Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9)  \n∙ Brakes (A5) *  \n* Required for recognition as an ASE Master Automobile Technician  \nThe Test Specifications in this study guide are determined by working professionals and technical experts and lists the main content covered by each test and the number of test questions devoted to each topic.  \nThe Task Lists are developed by working professionals and technical experts, and they spell out the technical knowledge and skills required for success on the test. The Task List provides a valuable checklist of what you should know. Every question on the test represents one or more of these tasks, although some tasks may not appear on the version of the test that you see. To improve chances of success, use the Task List to identify weak areas and to select learning resources.  \nThe sample questions show the several types of multiple-choice question formats used on an actual ASE test. Some questions have special instructions; those same instructions will appear with similar questions on the ASE tests.  \nThe Automobile series tests have a special feature for Spanish-speaking technicians. Click on the“Leer en español” button to call up a side-by-side Spanish/English rendering of the question and answer options. No special registration process is needed. You can find more information on this [option at](option at www.ase.com/spanish. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed)[ ](option at www.ase.com/spanish. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed)[www.ase.com/spanish](option at www.ase.com/spanish. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed)[. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed](option at www.ase.com/spanish. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed)[ ](option at www.ase.com/spanish. In addition, a pop-up Spanish/English glossary can be accessed)during all ASE tests.  \nASE certification requires successful completion of the test and documentation of relevant work experience. Appropriate vocational training may count toward the work experience requirement. 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