I will add my own observation here.... I have found that SOME small engines have no problems with E10 while others become so gunked up as to become SCRAP. Further investigation shows that the ones with the carbs on the top of the fuel tank are somewhat immune to any such problems. Reason being that the carbs are made from plastic or white metal casting, and have a minimum of susceptible parts (needle and seat, float, fuel bowl, O-rings, etc.) Therefore are tolerant of varied fuel mixes. Those with the more complex carbs are more affected by the ethanol. I have several carbs that got "ethanol-ed" and are simply no longer serviceable.
It is a FACT that ethanol attacks rubber components in a fuel system. Whether or not you are a Midwestern corn farmer. In this case, follow the money.
I also question those that say that they have been using E10 since the 1970s. The first time I saw alcohol blended fuel was around 1972. It was said to be 10% alcohol, but was blended with methanol, not ethanol. It never gained any popularity in my area, and after a year or two just faded away. The E10 started appearing in this area about 2008. Also note that ethanol has been used in many urban areas as an oxygenator, but in less concentration than the 10% found in E10. So, how does one use a fuel that has not been marketed for 30 or 40 years??? Just my two cents' worth.
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