What causes a car to make a ticking noise when the car is turned off after it has been running?
(2011-02-08 15:20:12)
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Matt Golden Says: My 1997 Camry does this, but there are alot of other cars out there that do it as well. So what causes it?
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sQuIdWeEzY Says: Catalytic converter cooling down
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Kristopher Lou Says: If it sounds like the noise is in the engine it can be a loose spark plug or an ex manifold gasket leaking. It really has to be heard to be diagnosed.
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oklatom Says: The cooling of various metal parts that have gotten hot while driving, including but limited to the exhaust system.
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clncarplz Says: This is normal. It is only the motor cooling off. Don't worry about it.
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Bear Says: It's the exhaust system cooling all cars do it
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don r Says: tBell gave you the right answer. If you're reading this, go back and read his again.
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tbell1988 Says: metal that has gotten hot cooling and contracting. heat up a beer can then put it in ice water. what does it do?
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