Test Procedure
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- Test the fuel composition using Fuel Composition Tester (J-44175) and Instruction Manual (J-44175-3).
- If water appears in the fuel sample, perform the following steps:
- Clean the fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING under FUEL SYSTEMS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article.
- Replace the fuel filter for vehicles without the FFS fuel system. See FUEL FILTER/PRESSURE REGULATOR under FUEL SYSTEMS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article.
- Subtract 50 from the reading on the DVOM in order to obtain the percentage of alcohol in the fuel sample.
- If the fuel sample contains more than 15 percent ethanol, add fresh, regular gasoline to the vehicle's fuel tank.
- Test the fuel composition.
- If testing shows the ethanol percentage is still more than 15 percent, replace the fuel in the vehicle. See FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING under FUEL SYSTEMS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article.