Snow Blower Storage Tip: Should You Drain the Gas?

Q. Do I really have to drain the gas from my snow blower before I store it for the season?
A. That depends. If you’ve added fuel stabilizer—an additive sold by power-equipment dealers and home centers—to the gas in your snow blower, all you need to do is top off the fuel before you put your snow blower in storage. That leaves no room in the tank for water to condense and collect over the warm weather months and helps keep the fuel from degrading over time, which can lead to clo