Interesting study: If we lose weight then we'll save money on gas. What do u think?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061025/ap_on_re_us/obesity_gas_consumption

I am thinking "who comes up with these studies?" Who pays for them? Duh! It is a bit interesting though. So if I lose 5 lbs, how much do I save on gas per year??

Answer 1

I'm w/you, pointless study.

Answer 2

Well, I think it would be negligible - but yeah, you're reducing the strain on the engine in your vehicle if you're pulling less weight. 25 - 30 lbs. really doesn't make that much of a difference, though. I do that carrying my softball stuff around with me. It's not very noticible.

I think it's just a ploy to get people to eat right and exercise - nothing wrong with that, though!

Answer 3

It is a bit silly, from what I heard on the radio this morning, if you lose like 15 pounds and drive 12,000 miles, you can save $40 bucks.

They should be studying easily fixable things, like how much your gas mileage suffers if you have under inflated tires, or something else like that!

Answer 4

It is an interesting article but I think you'd have to be pretty overweight--not just 5 or 10 lbs-- for it to make any noticeable difference in your wallet.

Answer 5

Lani, I'm thinking I need to hook up with the folks paying for these useless, yet ponderous, studies. I could really be an asset coming up with infinite useless tidbits to study.(And, presumably ,be paid nicely in the process)

Answer 6

I don't buy it, this would also mean removing things from your car as well. Maybe if you are realy big then I might be willing to agree but this study was a wast of time.

Answer 7

well if you are overweight I guess it'll use less gas. But if you are skinny (whether healthy or ill) then I don't believe it has any effect on gas.

Answer 8

I think the chances are pretty slim.