Safe to drive with Red Triangle?

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  1. Phee

    Phee New Member

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    Ran out of gas. Red triangle. Added 5 gallons.Disconnected 12v battery cable. Triangle went out. 14 miles later, it's back on.

    Is it safe to drive 10 miles to mechanic of 25 to dealer or should I have it towed? Thanks
     
    #1 Phee, Sep 8, 2019
  2. Nelsonprius

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    As far as I know if it starts it's safe to drive, it's not charging correctly but will run on gas, but others may know better
     
    #2 Nelsonprius, Sep 9, 2019
  3. bisco

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    safe? only if you don't mind breaking down somewhere.

    you likely need a new hybrid battery, and there's no guessing how long it will last
     
    #3 bisco, Sep 9, 2019
  4. Brian in Tucson

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    It's safe, go ahead and drive it to the shop.

    Bisco, what makes you think his HV battery is fubar?
     
    #4 Brian in Tucson, Sep 10, 2019
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