Well yes you are right - somehow...

... let me try to explain:

For me it's obvious that this is a XY Problem.

So it's like the advice to take a taxi if there's no more fuel in the tank - which is of course reasonable!

But I have the feeling the driver keeps the motor running over night, so taking a taxi wouldn't solve his real problem.

Anyway we most likely will never fully know the real problem ... :)