I don't like ethanol either; the ratio of energy consumed in making it to energy produced in burning it makes it a ridiculous choice for any economic reason besides stuffing private pockets and gives it a fat carbon footprint too. But having said that, IMO there's way too much drama stirred up over it. 10% ethanol gas is almost the only stuff we've been able to get in Illinois for around 20 years, and it's been prevalent for at least 30. Right, it isn't kind to some plastics, like those in-line filters in WR's pic. I use the same kind; they hold up for quite a long time before the ethanol softens them, the trick is preventive maintenance. If you use a decent tank liner like Red Kote or Caswell 2-Part Epoxy, ethanol won't even begin to put a hurt on it. The closest 100% gasoline is 25 miles away from me and they have it only occasionally, so I have to use 10% ethanol in everything, including 2-stroke equipment (chain saw and brush cutter/pole saw power head). "Bluebikerblan" put me onto a fine additive for ethanol gas for 2-stroke use when nonethanol premium started going extinct around here--marine formula Stabil. Bottom line: I haven't had one problem in any piece of equipment, including 3 motorcycles and the 2-stroke tools, that I can blame on 10% ethanol fuel. Just don't let the stuff age on you. 10% ethanol premium has a longer "shelf life" than regular or midgrade, but you don't want it sitting in your fuel system over winter. Two words, gentlemen: preventive maintenance.
