Hi,

Yeah, same here: I'm just thinking the bean counters would have a lot of
say on issues such as oil where any "documented" benefits would only
occur far down the line (WAY past the "bottom line." ;) )

I once worked w/ a fellow who'd been employed in data processing for one
of the Big Three US auto companies, and he told of a study they did on
the "savings" if they cut a single bolt from one design. Over the run of
the vehicle in question, the savings was millions. The cost of the bolt?
One half cent (plus the time to screw it in!) I'm sure there was
grumbling from the engineering dept, but to little avail.

So I can imagine the accounting dept. having a fit if someone suggested
they pay half a buck a quart more (guessing at the mfr cost?) for a
"consumable" such as motor oil!

Rick