What's that ticking sound when you turn off your car?

What's that ticking sound when you turn off your car?
You know that ticking sound when you turn off your car? I know that nothing is wrong with the car but, what the heck is that?


Answers:

military_dude69:  oil dripping back down to the oil pan.
2006-05-19 22:42:35
balloon knot:  When stuff gets hot it expands. What you heard is stuff contracting because it is cooling so fast
2006-05-19 22:42:58
lightningfastfords:  when you turn your motor off its the vehicle cooling down its all the tin under the vehicle like the ehx system and heat Shields very normal very good question tho expansion and contractions the vehicle actualy is hotter when you turn it off cause the temp rises for a few seconds then cools down rapidly
2006-05-19 23:41:43
brandysdad1432:  Your probably referring to the sound made by the exhaust manifold as it cools.
2006-05-31 21:17:31
mazzygirl83:  a bomb...i dont know im a girl
2006-05-31 23:27:22
swoop2008:  ticking or cracking noise most car when they are new or new exhaust the pipe exspand beause its cooling off most customer talk about that noise
2006-06-01 17:54:48
Mike J:  your engine cooling down. It happens at such a rapid pace, that it makes a clicking sound
2006-06-02 01:11:13
Gislene D:  Could be contraction of metal parts that have become very hot from the engine running.
2006-06-02 16:44:44
Chosen Answer
amistad51:  As the exhaust cools some metal areas cool faster than others creating a little be of strain. You also notice even a louder clicking noise after an aircraft turbine engine is turn off.
2006-06-02 19:51:30
corvette:  Don't worry about it unless you are in Bagdad.
2006-06-02 21:01:03
daddieslilgirl:  it is the pinging sound made by the metal surfaces on your engine and exhaust as it cools... I know it is a little creepy
2006-06-02 22:24:56