November 2020
48(V) Gets a (Temporary) Boost
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Editor’s Report
Big changes are on the horizon for MOTOR Magazine. Read more to learn what the changes are, how we got here and what it means for loyal subscribers like you.
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Trouble Shooter
Engines depend on clean oil in sufficient quantity to lubricate internals and remove heat. Many engine management systems also use oil as a liquid switch to activate components.
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Foreign Service
Overrunning alternator and isolator decoupler pulleys reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Failure normally occurs at high mileage and can cause several problems.
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Eye on Electronics
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have shifted the balance of power in the center stack. Wireless versions have raised the stakes and forced automakers to build better infotainment interfaces.
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Adapt to Diagnostic Advancements to Succeed
New vehicle technology is arriving daily, and ADAS is already ‘old’ by that measurement. Unless you want to go the way of the dinosaurs, you’ll need to keep learning and growing.
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New Product Showcase
This special feature provides our 130,000 readers with an advance look at a sampling of the new and improved products and technologies that were set for introduction at this year's AAPEX and SEMA shows.
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NewsBreak
MACS opens registration for its 2021 Training Event and Trade Show, Harbor Freight honors public H.S. automotive teachers, Dana offers an instructional video series, plus other news of interest to shop owners and technicians.
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Tools of the Trade
Manufacturers' newly introduced tools, equipment, parts and services that help shop owners run their business more profitably and allow technicians to diagnose and fix vehicles quicker and more accurately.
Vehicle Electronics