the big two mechanic couldn't start it at that time,, that was the 2nd breakdown. the most recent breakdown was on a 6-lane road holding up traffic, i wasnt about to whip out my phone. they have test-driven it each time it was in there and have been unable to duplicate the cut-out.,, the only cutout that happened initially while i was driving was the most recent one,, and i did notice the rpms spike and then drop shortly before the cutout upon reaching the intersection (I'm a militant hypermiler so i'm always watching the rpms). kathy only said she felt something weird before it happens, but i'd be afraid of even asking her if she knows what rpms stands for.
to address a previous question i missed,, the tank was filled between the first and 2nd breakdown