Camp McCain Lets out Some (Hot) Air. Posted by Kate Sheppard, Grist, August 6, 2008. "John McCain and his campaign have been ribbing Barack Obama for his statement last week that if Americans made sure their tires were properly inflated it could save as much oil as would be found in offshore areas. The McCain team went so far as to hand out tire gauges at the Democratic candidate's events. [But] Obama jabbed back [Tuesday], and now McCain in conceding the accuracy of his rival's statement. 'And could I mention that Sen. Obama a couple of days ago said that we ought to all inflate our tires, and I don't disagree with that,' McCain said last night in a 'tele-town hall meeting' with Pennsylvania voters. 'The American Automobile Association strongly recommends it.' Indeed… keeping your tires properly inflated gives you a 3% fuel economy benefit. Getting regular tune-ups gives you a 4% fuel economy benefit. Replacing your air filters can save up to 10%, and using the right grade of motor oil can save you up to 2%... [Included in the post] is a bonus video of McCain in April promoting energy conservation, including advice to 'turn out the lights five minutes earlier.' It's unclear whether he advocates sitting in the dark for a while or simply going to sleep earlier."
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