[Optimax 1987]

My car has a ticking noise when I turn it off for about 3-5 minutes. It's almost like something is Dripping onto something hot but there is nothing on the ground. Has this happened to anyone? It's done it for as long as I can remember and want to know if it is something to worry about.

 

[RichR67]

My car has a ticking noise when I turn it off for about 3-5 minutes. It's almost like something is Dripping onto something hot but there is nothing on the ground. Has this happened to anyone? It's done it for as long as I can remember and want to know if it is something to worry about.

Does it do it in cold weather? all cars can tick when they are hot but it usually doesn't happen when the weather is cold

 

[Optimax 1987]

It does it all of the time.

 

[RichR67]

It does it all of the time.

Do you hear it inside the car or when you get out? Maybe something catalytic converter related? What did your dealer say?
And I don’t think it’s anything serious that you should be worried about always a good idea to mention it when the car is service you never know.

 

[USnTHEM]

Typically that type of noise could be from the catalytic converter. Those things get extremely hot.