My 2006 Volvo S40 has been giving me problems the last month.
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My Volvo started giving me problems last month. First it died on me at the gas station and I had to get it towed home. I figured it might be bad gas so I put in a fuel cleaner and my car ran well for two weeks and then it died on me again. The engine will shake and my rpms will be all over the place and it will shut off after a few minutes of rough idiling. Changed air filter because it was bad and my car ran for a few more days and then it died again as well. I've taken it to two separate mechanics and both couldn't find anything wrong with it. Both times it ran when they got it and died the day after I took it home both days and I'm just frustrated because it's killing me at my job not having reliable transportation. My car has 180,000 miles and I am the second owner.
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Fuel cleaner and air filters are not going to fix a real issue with the car dying. This could be a few things like a bad fuel pump or crank sensor and many other options. If you don't work on your own car you have no choice but to drop it off at a mechanic for a few days. They have to be able to experience the issue to diagnose it. I know it's frustrating but you can't just start guessing at random parts it may or may not need. If you want another opinion then use this link to find a good shop near you.
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Alex
