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I really wouldn’t worry about it. I used the same edition and it was more than enough to easily get my by. The new edition has some updates, but nothing that I think is really going to affect your scores.
On Pearsons website this is what they say is new to the 5th edition. Nothing that is going to make the 4 edition outdated really.
- Electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) content is added to Chapter 91.
- R-1234yf refrigerant information is included in Chapter 62. This new technology is just now entering the market in selected makes and models of vehicle.
- Content covering the Chrysler/Fiat Multi-air system is included to Chapter 81. Just one vehicle manufacturer uses this unique type of fuel injection system.
- D3EA and BEEP aftermarket brake standards content is now included in Chapter 101. This information helps the reader understand the distinctions between original equipment specifications and aftermarket specifications.¿
- Evacuation routes and infection control precautions information is added to Chapter 6.
- Stop/start systems operation information is added to Chapter 52.
- Permanent diagnostic trouble code information is included in Chapter 88.
- Carbon-ceramic brake (CCB) rotor information is added to Chapter 104.
- Inductive heating tool operation and usage information is added to Chapter 117.
- Pull-type release bearing content is included in Chapter 121.
- End play/preload checks is added to Chapter 122.
- New content on pin and rocker-type (rocker joint-type) chains is added to Chapter 126.
- Checking fluid level without a dipstick information is added to Chapter 129.
The main thing I used to pass all of my ASEs was a text book called Automotive Technology by James D Halderman. This guy has written a bunch of books but this is the only one I’ve used and it pretty much has everything for A1-A8 and even L1. Amazing read, well worth it too! I have the 4th edition which is very current and pretty cheap on Amazon right now. I read the books and any questions or topics I was confused about I went to online resources.
I learned a TON from this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Technology-Edition-James-Halderman/dp/0132542617
The idea of going somewhere else and getting a fresh start without knowing anyone is a little scary. I know I’m going to get stuck on something at some point and I will struggle. At this dealership I’m liked and I will get help no problem if I was in the position. At another dealership, i don’t know what would happen. The experience just isn’t there for me, but i’m not getting it in my current position.
Maybe I should be fighting for more work. The problem is that I’m in a team of 2 people and there are only 2 teams. I share a bay with another person. If I stop to do brakes, alignments, etc., my teammate is stuck with me. That cuts our lube teams in half. We flip LOFs and Rotates out in 20 minutes. When they stack 4-6 ROs on our board at one time its not good. The writers and other team get frustrated. Then the LOFs go to techs and now they are also angry that we are taking their labor and giving them oil changes. It’s just a bad position. But maybe I should let the service manager deal with that or leave.
I’m not learning a thing doing what I’m doing. What is another year of oil changes going to help me with? I would rather struggle on the line for a year.
Thanks for the replies guys.
Money definitely isn’t my main concern, but it definitely is a big factor. This is ultimately why we all work right? However, I need to start getting actual experience. I’m really not getting anything in this position and I’m only getting older. The longer I’m not a line tech means the longer it will be until I’m a very skilled line tech. I’m not learning or growing in the position anymore and its really getting to me.