What I've Learned So Far

1. I've learned a lot of things since I started my senior project, but one important thing I've learned is how  to change the oil on a car. Its significant to me because keeping good oil in your motor is essential to make sure that the engine doesn't wear itself out. I also learned how to change the oil filter and what grade of oil to put in the engine.

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3. "How to change the oil on your Car" Wiki How.
    - It goes through all the materials you need as well as step by step on how to change the oil on your car. It also explains the advantages of changing your car's oil as required. 

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

1.) For my independent study I plan on working with my uncle's car. He fixes cars in his backyard and has offered to let help him out.
2.)In order to meet the requirement of 30 hours, I plan on going to his house every week or every other week. Transportation isn't an issue, so I don't see any problems in regard to that. In terms of what I'm  going to do, he's offered to show me how often to change oil, how to check the brake pads, how to change spark plugs and how they effect the car etc. A schedule of what is going to be taught and when its going to be taught is pending.
3.) My independent study relates to my senior topic because my uncle's been working on his own cars for years, and he knows them inside and out. My EQ is "What is the best way to achieve maximum performance in an Audi?' My uncle has tuned his own cars, and although they aren't Audis, the same concepts should apply.

Defining the Essential Question

1.) What is the best way to achieve maximum performance from an Audi?
2.) Maximum performance means performance as in speed as well as how well the car runs and how smoothly it runs as well. By Audi I mean any car manufactured by Audi.
3.)Aerodynamics, the Motor, and Chassis
4.)My most important sources is Mr.Kersh, who is a manager at the Audi I'm doing my service learning at. He's been important because he's walked me through how the car works and what makes an Audi so special.

Second Interview Questions

1.) Why should someone choose Audi over Porsche,BMW, or Mercedes-Benz?
2.)How long have you been working for Audi?
3.)How popular is Audi in Europe as compared to the United States?
4.)How would Audi compare to an American luxury car maker such as Cadillac?
5.)What car innovations can Audi say that they were the first to do before anyone else?