Does an ethanol blend require special handling?
Only in special circumstances. The gasoline marketer should pump any accumulated water from the storage tank, and add a final filter to the dispensing hose before using an ethanol blend for the first time. Since seasonally used small engines such as chainsaws and outboard motors are susceptible to water contamination, it is also wise to check them for the presence of water and remove all water before adding an ethanol blend. These precautions are nothing more than good housekeeping practices, but adhering to them will assure optimum performance of an ethanol blend.