I don't have access to a scanner for the Volvo

Tiny
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  • 2002 VOLVO S80
  • 75,000 MILES
I don't have access to a scanner for the volvo. There is a problem in the fuel system. THe car was in storage in a humid climate for 8 months. The gas tank appears to have been broken into and 1/2 of the tank of gas removed. A local mechanic cleaned the injectors, said they were very dirty but still the car starts very roughly and dies. Once its running it runs ok and doesn't dies while driving. Should I add fresh gas to the tank or should I try to use this tank up. I can't get another mechanic to look at it for a week and need the car.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 AT 3:05 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Drain out old gas replace with fresh and a fuel system cleaner
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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You may also want to check for a plugged pcv system and dirty throttle body. If throttle is dirty it will run really rough and stall out. When you clean the throttle remove the ETM and ECM fuse in the engine compartment to reset the system as well. Good luck and let us know what happens.
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Thursday, December 20th, 2012 AT 4:20 AM

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