1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1st (First gear) (manual transmission).
   Important: To avoid engine damage, change the oil filter before draining the oil pan. This allows dirty oil in the filter housing to drain back into the oil pan.
4. Loosen the oil filter cap by using a 36mm socket and a ratchet (location #1)
   NOTE: Unscrewing the cap opens the oil filter drain and drains the oil from the oil filter housing into the crankcase.
5. Remove the cap with the oil filter and O-ring attached. Turn the cap and filter upside down so as not to drip oil.

Humankind has made a habit of one-upping the creator when it can benefit in some material sense. We figured out early on that playing matchmaker to an ass and a horse produced a creature with the strength and stamina of a horse, but the nimble sure-footedness of an ass. (That would be a donkey for those of you not up on your cross-breeding techniques.) Given that as enthusiasts, we all want our cars to run like a thoroughbred and handle like, well… an ass, the notion of installing a larger engine in a lighter chassis is appealing. The same rules that apply in nature pertain to the automotive world as well: The more closely related the parent forms, the more likely they are to produce a viable hybrid. Dropping a B16A from a Japanese domestic market Civic Type R into a US-spec Civic will be a whole lot easier, cheaper and more successful than dropping an NSX engine into the same car—though this has not stopped people from trying.

As with any project, the amount of preparation one does will directly affect its outcome. Preparation is the key to a successful and unforgettable car wash fundraising event. This chapter will discuss the first steps you need to take to ensure your eventÕs success.

ORGANIZING YOUR CAR WASH

First, you need to meet with your members and gain their approval to hold a car wash fundraising event.

Chances are you already have synergy in your group. You need to harness this synergy to make an effective team. If you already have a support structure in place, this will help tremendously.

The following pages include a number of assignments necessary to have a successful fundraiser.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE

Establishing a car wash fundraiser committee is your first step. Here are the committee member assignments:

• Event Supervisor
• Publicity Coordinator
• Event Location Coordinator

Why is fluid care important?

High-performance servohydraulic systems require very clean oil to maximize performance and extend the life of system components.

While less sophisticated hydraulic systems may function acceptably with lower levels of oil cleanliness, high-performance servohydraulic equipment will “silt up” and perform erratically when subjected to particulate levels that are greater than an ISO 4406 rating of 16/13/9. Servovalves must operate smoothly and predictably to deliver the tightly regulated pressures and fluid flow for which they are designed.

How can hydraulic system life be maximized?

Regular monitoring and maintenance of the hydraulic fluid promotes the maximum operating performance and service life of the servohydraulic system and its components. Two specific items must be checked regularly—contaminants in the fluid and the fluid’s chemical makeup.

Motor Oil Change Guide

• Place the bike on the center stand (not the kick stand)
• The Drain Plug and the Dipstick for the motor oil are located on the right side of the bike.
• Place a drain pan under the Drain Plug and remove the plug with a 17mm socket or wrench.
• A small spring and Screen Type Oil Filter will also pop out. Place these two items off to the side and wash them clean by flushing them with new 10W-40 motor oil.
  (If you keep the dipstick out of the motor, it will drain the oil faster)
• Let the motor oil drain until only a few drops fall every few seconds. Put the cleaned Oil Filter and the spring back into the engine as shown to the left. If done incorrectly, the filter will not be efficient in collecting dirt and sludge from the engine.

ISSUES:

Many quick lube oil change companies are using flushing machines to change the automatic transmission fluid. Using flushing machines does not address the need for cleaning the sediment in the transmission pan, cleaning the magnet inside the transmission pan, or changing the transmission oil filter.

TECHNICAL DISCUSSION:

Flushing machines are used to provide a quick transmission fluid change, however they do not address transmission pan cleanliness or filter changes. By taking the transmission pan off, sediment in the pan as well as the magnet can be cleaned, and the fluid filter can be changed. Manufacturers recommend a filter change with the oil change, and recommend against the use of flushing machines due to possible fluid contamination from pan sediment.

RECOMMENDATION:

AMSOIL recommends transmission fluid and filter changes based on the following 14 steps. For a transmission pan and filter oil change follow steps 1 through 12 and 14, for a complete system flush and filter change follow steps 1 through 14.