A curious myth follows ethanol around like a slow-growing weed in the yard beginning to encroach on living space. I am referring to the notion that we need ethanol-free gasoline. As a boat owner, I have seen this nonsense perpetuated for years—claims that ethanol is corrosive and causes everything from phase separation to clogged fuel lines. Similarly, small engines ranging from lawnmowers to chainsaws have been assumed to have problems with ethanol. In both these examples, it is simply not true—whether it is a Briggs and Stratton lawnmower or a Mercury Marine outboard, they clearly and unequivocally are approved for the use of E10. If eimer of those sectors have concerns about blends above E10, that is a matter of choice. But going all the way back to zero is ridiculous.
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