Here's a nightmare, and this is really happening for the FIRST time in my life! Pheeeuh...was i nervous? agitated? well...it's more like the earth was all falling on me...!!! But I'm glad I didn't panic or give up or do anything ridiculous. You see...I know almost nothing about cars, except for the mundane routine visits to the car-wash pit-stops and petrol station.
Last Thursday, I was driving my husband to hospital, at 120km/h. Well, this is pretty normal on SKVE, the new motorway. If you have taken the SKVE, you'd know that driving becomes peaceful and enjoyable with the awesome 3-4 lakes and some panoramic view along the way. So, i didn't bother to check my metre or whatsoever..untill..yupp..untill my husband alerted me about the temperature. My car was running HOT..and I actually didn't understand a thing what he was talking about.
When i finally understood the consequences, i slowed down and ...believe me..I was then travelling at 60 km/h and praying so hard for my car to sustain and 'persevere'. We stopped at the SKVE plaza and the SKVE patrol helped us. Thanks to Mr Shahir and Mr Muzaffar, the mechanic. Earlier, they had given me some instructions over the phone, which was 'scary' and almost impossible... so, for the first time ever, i discovered what the engine looks like, also,the radiator, the water hose...bla..bla..bla...i was like an apprentice learning so much about 'my car' in less than an hour!!!
My CITRA was in a critical state, so we decided not to 'push' her beyond her threshold. So, we drove back to UNITEN, at an unbearable 60km/h without air-cond nor music..alhamdulillah, we reached home safe and sound. So, what actually went wrong? According to SKVE mechanic Muzaffar, the readiator water hose leaked so much, so we had it replaced by mechanic Harry the moment we reached home.
This experience teaches me a very important lesson. Well, my beloved husband has always reminded me to trust PLUS, SKVE, etc. So, should i encounter any kind of problem with my car, I only have to pull 'into' the PLUS or SKVE motorways. Call the helpline number on the ticket, and the patrol will come to my rescue.
Alhamdulillah, this is a very precious tip indeed, and i hope that other lady drivers who may be as naive and blurrrr as i am will remember this note, forever. So ladies...now we know that we can never be alone on SKVE...
Curious? Here are some shots of the incident..take care.
Last Thursday, I was driving my husband to hospital, at 120km/h. Well, this is pretty normal on SKVE, the new motorway. If you have taken the SKVE, you'd know that driving becomes peaceful and enjoyable with the awesome 3-4 lakes and some panoramic view along the way. So, i didn't bother to check my metre or whatsoever..untill..yupp..untill my husband alerted me about the temperature. My car was running HOT..and I actually didn't understand a thing what he was talking about.
When i finally understood the consequences, i slowed down and ...believe me..I was then travelling at 60 km/h and praying so hard for my car to sustain and 'persevere'. We stopped at the SKVE plaza and the SKVE patrol helped us. Thanks to Mr Shahir and Mr Muzaffar, the mechanic. Earlier, they had given me some instructions over the phone, which was 'scary' and almost impossible... so, for the first time ever, i discovered what the engine looks like, also,the radiator, the water hose...bla..bla..bla...i was like an apprentice learning so much about 'my car' in less than an hour!!!
My CITRA was in a critical state, so we decided not to 'push' her beyond her threshold. So, we drove back to UNITEN, at an unbearable 60km/h without air-cond nor music..alhamdulillah, we reached home safe and sound. So, what actually went wrong? According to SKVE mechanic Muzaffar, the readiator water hose leaked so much, so we had it replaced by mechanic Harry the moment we reached home.
This experience teaches me a very important lesson. Well, my beloved husband has always reminded me to trust PLUS, SKVE, etc. So, should i encounter any kind of problem with my car, I only have to pull 'into' the PLUS or SKVE motorways. Call the helpline number on the ticket, and the patrol will come to my rescue.
Alhamdulillah, this is a very precious tip indeed, and i hope that other lady drivers who may be as naive and blurrrr as i am will remember this note, forever. So ladies...now we know that we can never be alone on SKVE...
Curious? Here are some shots of the incident..take care.
