Wednesdsay June 28, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D3 C lean oil can save y o u r c a r Are you one of the growing number of car owners who seldom checks your oil between changes? If so, you could be in danger of engine trouble. Low oil levels cause increased wear of internal engine parts, reduced fuel effi ciency and lower horsepower. These problems occur because, over time, of] viscosity increases, which means the oft becomes thick and sticky. Kendall M ot* Oil researchers have found that, if a car is one quart low on oil, viscosity increases dramatically, and oil has trouble flowing to engine parts. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY FROM THIRD LINE TO BURLOAK DRIVE, INCLUDING THE BRONTE ROAD INTERCHANGE Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton The Ministry ot Transportation has retained McCormick Rankin Corporation to undertake a Preliminary Design Study to identify and evaluate potential improvements to the Queen Elizabeth Way'(QEW) from west of Third Line to Burloak Drive. This will include Integrating the results of the Preliminary Design Study completed in 1999 for the QEW/Bronte Road Interchange into an overall improvement plan for this Study Area, which addresses the existing and forecasted growth in traffic on the QEW and improves operations in the interchange area. The potential improvements currently under study include: widening the QEW to 8 lanes (plus auxiliary lanes where required); expansion of the Bronte Creek Bridge; reconstruction of the QEW/Bronte Road Interchange (includ ing the North and South Service Roads); removal of the Service Road Interchange and bridge west of the Bronte Creek; and installation of high mast lighting. This study is following the "Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities" (1999) for Group 'B' projects. To allow interested local stakeholders and members of the public an opportunity to review and comment on the study, a Public Information Centre has been scheduled for: After test driving six vehicles, Joann Roze decided on a Chrysler Neon How to survive the test drive A single mom to a four-year-old daughter, Joann Roze test drove six vehi cles before she decided on her Neon. "That was the first one, then I left it, then I went back to it again at the end. I was pretty happy with that number," she says. "It was enough to give me an idea of what I wanted without going through information overload." Car salesman Wallace Furlong says there's one attribute that guarantees you'll find the perfect car. Patience "People think that a test drive means getting into the car, hopping on the high way for 10 minutes, pushing it to see how fast she'll go, and then driving it back onto the lot," he says. "There's so much more to it than that. Remember, (you're going to) live with this car for years. It has to be a perfect fit." Furlong suggests that you bring friends and even family with you when you try out a vehicle. They'll be more likely to bluntly tell you what they do and don't like. And give your self plenty of time for the test. Dropping by on a whim before clos ing time won't let you be thorough. Don't be afraid to test the same car twice, he says. It's tough to com pare the first one you drove against the fifth or sixth. And don't be too quick flick the ignition and fly off, says Furlong. First, eat it with your eyes. Take a while to observe the car. Walk around the perimeter, and look closely at the lines. Do you like what you see at every angle? Do the lines converge neatly? Are there small flaws, nicks, or scratches? Take time with the trunk. Imagine lifting awkwardsized boxes in and out - is it high enough? Is there room for athletic gear, a bicycle, a baby stroller, golf clubs or maybe the speakers for that killer audio system you've been promising yourself? Trunks with bumper-level height make load ing heavy or awk wardly shaped cargo much easi er. Now get in but don't hit the road just yet. Find out how comfortable it'll be when you get in and out. Fiddle with the seat posi tion, and find one that's comfort able. If you have kids, get them to climb in the back seat - they'll be back there more $o than you will. And DOWN climb in the back yourself - is it comfortable enough to carry two adults, or three? Reach over to the accessories. Do you have to lean or bend to get your hands on them? Flick the Dodge radio off and on, play with the Dodge Trucks glove box, blink CHRYSLER ers, wipers, head lights and hazard Date: Thursday, July 6,2000 Location: Halton Region Administration Office Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Access: Barrier free access is provided. (Approximately 0.5 km North of the QEW) Representatives from MTO and McCormick Rankin Corporation will be available to answer questions and dis cuss the project. For those unable to attend, key plans showing the proposed improvements will be displayed at the Halton Region Administrative office outside the auditorium/cafeteria until July 27,2000. For further infor mation about this study, or to be added to the mailing lis t please contact Michael Chiu, P.Eng. Consultant Project Manager McCormick Rankin Corporation 2655 North Sheridan Way Mississauga, ON L5K 2P8 Tel: (905) 823-8500 Fax: (905) 823-8503 Email: mchiu®mrc.ca Has Shah, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager Ministry of Transportation Central Region, Highway Engineering Peel. Halton and Hamilton Section 4th Floor, Building 'D' 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 Tel: (416) 235-5531 Fax: (416) 235-4008 Email: Has.Shah®mto.gov.on.ca Thorough real-life evaluation reveals vehicle nuances lights. If you live in colder climates where you'll be wearing gloves for months on end, put on your mitts and attempt to work the controls. But don't get too wrapped up whistles and bells. Now's the moment you've been waiting for. Make sure you're driving the exact model you want to buy. If possible, drive the car you're planning to buy. Differences in engine, transmission, and even details like interior fabric can change the feel of a car. Make sure you can take the car on a test route that you know, so you can see how it performs on a familiar route. Highway drives don't tell you enough about a car. Take it through some traffic, but get it up to a high speed, too. Ask the salesperson to let you listen to the engine. Roll the down the windows. If it has a sunroof, open it and listen. Do this at slow and full speed. Do you hear too much wind or roar from the engine? Too much noise can be an irritant in the long run. Is it stiff, or floaty? How does it feel on a variety of road surfaces - over pot holes, on winding turns, over hills? Finding out about suspension is as sim ple as passing on the highway and mak ing a few lane changes. You'll notice right away if the vehicle feels secure. ·WBC News Services George Ivanoff Environmental Planner Ministry of Transportation Central Region Planning & Environmental Office 3rd Floor, Building 'O' 1201 W lson Avenue Downsview, ON M3M 1J8 Tel: (416)235-5548 Fax: (416) 235-4940 Email: George. Ivanoff 0mto.gov.on.ca There is an opportunity at any time during this study for interested persons to review outstanding issues and provide comments. With the exception of personal information, all comments received during this study will become part of the public record. © Ontario GlblND UAiAVAl caravan V O W N H UP TO 48 MONTHS FINANCING o .a .c COUNTRY OR D O T ^ f: O l?AVAN $5000 DOWN $2,500 DOWN $5000 DOWN $o DOWN $2,500 DOWN 269.36 219.45 159.54 333.70 262.54 189.23 iiiu" i,7 r f : $2,500 DOWN n tA W N tt % liu e i $5000 DOWN 389.70 315.48 249. 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