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Wednesday, March 17,1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D7 AUTOMOTIVE it's under the hood? irincipies of the Internal combustion engine have changed little over the years, the engine controls tee Increasingly sophisticated. The result is more wires, electrical gadgetry and computer hardware toodlof a modern vehicle. To help eliminate some of the confusion so you can perform regular ce, many manufacturers color code items such as the oil filler cap, engine dipstick and brake fluid >r coolant filler caps to name a few. Below is a typical four-cylinder engine (Ford Escott shown) with a components identified. What exactly Is under your hood and the location of the components will rgh there are standard locations for the radiator, brake hardware, rocker covers, fuel injection system /. Refer to your owners' manual for exact locations and maintenance. , ... . i sar i Windshield washer fluid reservoir and filler cap. Brake fluid reservoir and filler cap. Intake runners (fuel and air a t * directed to the combustion chambers). Negative battery terminal (note that the wire is grounded to the engine bay). Strut/shock tower Fuel- injection unit Battery Mazda Troy Lee Edition B3000 Engine accessories (hidden from view): alternator; and air conditioning unit.Mazda turned to extreme designer for Troy Lee Edition B-Series Engine air inlet ducting Radiator coolant filler tank/overflowi reservoir Engine air filter housing.Rockershaft /camshaft(s) cover With Mazda's Troy Lee B-Series concept truck a hit^m the 1997-98 auto show circuit, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has intro­ duced three production versions with substance and style: the Troy Lee Edition B3000, B4000, and B2500. Featured at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Mazda Troy Lee Edition B3000 Cab Plus 4 4x2 offers the "no-pris­ oners" look and ground clearance of four-wheel drive in a 4x2. Like a motocross motorcycle, it has the power to go anywhere and can take a beating from the most rugged terrain. With a raised suspension, front and rear skid plates, fender flares, 16-inch wheels, and extra large tires, the Troy Lee Edition B3000 crushes the competition. Only the Troy Lee Edition B3000 has four doors, torsion bar front suspension, rear-wheel ABS, fog lights, anti-theft ignition and a bedliner. Other exclusive features include the extreme style of Troy Lee Designs custom exterior graph­ ic treatments, alloy wheels designed by Troy Lee and a custom interior with an attitude. A 4x2 with the look of a 4x4 has a low cost of ownership. It costs several hundred dollars less to insure, has 10 percent better fuel economy and is over 300 pounds lighter for better acceleration. Additionally, the 3.0-liter V6 engine is a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) capable of using either regular unleaded gasoline or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). Troy Lee is a leading-edge graphic designer with a passion for extreme sports. His company, Troy Lee Designs has created painted helmets, speed equipment, and other apparel for extreme- sports enthusiasts for over 17 years. All three Troy Lee Edition models are avail­ able in Black Clear Coat, Amazon Green Metallic and Toreador Red Metallic. Reflective body-side flame graphics, "Dual Sport" tailgate logo and the Troy Lee Designs signature logo complete the exterior. Troy Lee Edition models feature gray two-tone seats with silver accent piping and the Troy Lee "1950's pinstripe" monogrammed on the head­ rests, gray two-tone door panels with a mono­ grammed Troy Lee Designs signature logo and carbon fiber-look trim on the instrument panel and door panels. Distributor Radiator cap Top radiator hose (bottom hose not visible). C O P Y R IG H T W H E E L B A S E CO M M U N IC A TIO N S YOUR GREATER TORONTO THE O N L T T R U 1999 M A Z D A 4 STAR Honda Civic Sedan continues to provide value and performance By Rob Beintema SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER *Power Windows / *Tilt Steering ' Remote Trunk Release ' Power Mirrors ' Air Conditioning / ' C ruis^OntroF ^ A I | I a T v M N A I H i m W l I lAf What can you say about the Honda Civic Sedan that hasn't already been said before? The entry-level Civic was one of the first Japanese imports to take the market by storm after the Japanese import invasion fleet dropped their ramps on North American shores way back in the 70s. The Honda Civic's blend of quality and economy wasted little time gaining a solid reputation of durable per­ formance and good value for the dollar. Since then, Honda has never looked back. The current sixth genera­ tion Civic, first unveiled in the 1996 model year and now built here in Canada, has maintained that historical value leadership position through a process of constant refinement and yearly improvements. I recendy spent some time behind the wheel of a 1999 Civic Sedan. Now, you can't really blame automotive companies for wanting to put their best face forward, so most press vehicles are tarted-up premi­ um models, cars that have been optioned up to the ying- yang with every goody known to modem man. But in keep­ ing with the Civic's value posi­ tioning, I had asked for a plain-Jane, entiy-level sedan. A totally sans bells and whis- des four-door, thank you very Auto Transmission Power Door L o d s w it lf Am/Fm S te r^W ith CD EXCEPTIONAL WARRANTY 3-Y E A R /8 0 ,0 0 0 km 1999 Honda Civic Sedan and passengers are left with is one of rat- de-free solidity. For 1999, the Honda Civic Sedan has seen little in the way of change. Under the hood, the reliable aluminum alloy, 1.6 liter SOHC 16-valve, 4 cylinder engine still pumps out a respectable 106 hp @ 6200 rpm. (See 'Two' page D5) jisf.'sja 0 Oakville mazoa 1291 SPEERS ROAD North side between 3rd Line & 4th Line 905-827-4242 much. And, much to my surprise, when I picked up my LX tester, I realized that was exactly what I had gotten. Crank handle windows. AM/FM radio. No cassette or CD. Power-assisted steering and brakes. Power nothing else. And more blanks than switches on the dashboard and instrument panel. It was perfect. It was the kind of Honda people actually buy. But even at its most basic level, the Honda Civic Sedan exudes build quality. No rat­ tles, squeaks or shimmies. Everything from the way the trim is screwed down to the actual, driving feel of the car is best described as "tight". This may be an economy car but its verve and performance abili­ ties encourage driving confi­ dence and sporty handling. The overall impression driver PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.m*zda.c* ASK YOUR DEALER ABOUT MAZDA'S UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAM. TOffor available on retail purchase of naw 1999 Mazda 626 LX (modte»F4LS79 AA00), for a limitad tima only. Ucansa, Insurance taxes and admin charges extra. ' Purchase price does not include freight and PDE of S795. Dealer may sell for less Mazda personal lease rata: offer available on retail lease only. "Lease rate based on 46 mo., ALR 6.3%. Other lease terms available. Downpayment or equivalent trade ins. first monthly payment and security deposit due on delivery. Total lease obligations for 1999 Mazda 626 LX S i 5,862. OAC, 20,000 km* par year, mileage restrictions apply. Additional 8c/km. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Lease, finance & purchase offers cannot be m fflh ifw l AAP CinM M A.wnnl*- Ls# A AM M 1 QOL A n n . , , ----------------------------------------CAYft CA ____________ ____ u __ _______ of Mazda 626 LX V6 99 Mazda 626 LX-V6 Spring Check-Up 99 Mazda 626 LX High value package using genuine Volkswagen parts. Covered by twelve m onths/20,000 km service warranty. J Includes labour M jm and oil change We will give your Volkswagen a thorough check-up. ' Ports exJra. Limited time offer. Expires May 31, 1999. (^ ) Oakville Volkswagen $2,600 down taxes, lie, first, & security extra. Lease based on 20,000 km/year. 80 per km over. See dealer for details. "Freight & P.D.I. & lie. extra. " ' Finance offer & purchase price cannot be combined 60 month term at 3.9% available 0.A.C, - see dealer for details. 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