Becoming smarter by the hour, we asked the receptionist for a route with the least treacherous terrain out of Phuket. We grabbed a proper map (for once) and left Hotel Ibis.
Taking the route towards Kamala Beach, we were driving up a small hill when the temperature meter showed us the red. The engine was overheating once again. We were by now immune to such occurrences and calmly stopped the car for an assessment.
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1. Turn off the engine - As with any machinery, when in doubt or on fire, switching off the appliance/equipment is the most obvious option. After doing so, di gong (pretend that nothing happened) for a few minutes to regain composure.
2. Recall all the old man talk - When my old man mentioned that my car's engine coolant required topping up, I thought he meant that my wiper fluid had ran out. He went on to teach me the ways of life by explaining that water could be added to ensure engine coolant is sufficient for driving.
3. Check with petrol-heads - If you're not sure what your old man taught you is in line with the current generation of petrol-heads, call or text one to ask him for advice. He will tell you that it is okay to add water to coolant, but it is better to add the real coolant. Also, check for radiator leakage by looking under the engine compartment as that might be the cause of the insufficient fluids.
4. Still unsure? Hitchhike to the nearest petrol kiosk for help! - Daniels and Yakki braved the rain on a scooter without helmets. It was how the Thais travelled. Three men on one scooter for 200 baht. A helpful mechanic brought some water to top up the coolant. Upon seeing the radiator, the burly mechanic assessed that it was leaking and required some patchwork. It cost us 500 baht to restore our car for the return trip.
We knew we lacked practical life skills, but Thailand exposed our ignorance.
Lovely weather on our return
A few hours later, we returned to Krabi safely, having graduated from the college of himbotics.
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