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Old 08-10-2003, 09:28 PM
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Question Ticking after car is shut off
I know it is normal, because every car I have owned has done it, but why does my car tick after I shut it off? What causes it?
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Old 08-10-2003, 09:42 PM
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haha i've always wondered that as well..... i'm assuming it has something to do with the oil?
 
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Old 08-10-2003, 10:41 PM
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Just all of the hot parts cooling down. (expansion and contraction)
 
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Old 08-11-2003, 06:10 AM
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http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=aluminum
 
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Old 08-11-2003, 11:07 PM
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Thank you, I knew what aluminum was......
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It's the oil dripping into the pan.
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I've always thought it was all the parts cooling down and contracting again.
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