Why do I hear bubbling when I turn my car off?
When the coolant cools and condenses, it moves into the radiator. Both of these can cause a gurgling or bubbling sound, and are completely normal. However, there’s also the possibility that there is air trapped in the system. As the bubbles move with the flow of coolant, you hear the movement as a “gurgling”.
Why does my engine hiss when I turn it off?
If you hear a hissing sound from the engine compartment while driving or after turning the engine off, it may mean your engine is overheating and/or leaking coolant from the cooling system. Look for any evidence of coolant leaking from the engine, radiator, radiator or heater hoses.
Is it normal to hear car engine shut off?
If you’ve recently noticed that your car is making concerning noises once the engine is off, don’t panic—the noises could be completely normal; however, for safety reasons, and in the interest of saving money, it’s best to have the problem checked out.
What to do when coolant is boiling in your car?
Look for a tiny leak in the pipes or bottle somewhere. When the engine is hot and the coolant is boiling, open your hood and have a look around. DO NOT try to open the coolant bottle, it will blast you in the face with hot, poisonous gases.
What was the temp in my car when I turned it off?
When I would turn the car off after a bit of a drive, the temp gauge in the car was at medium. However, after about 30 seconds of being off, the coolant started to overflow and boil into the spare holding tank. And the boiling was vigorous in there.
What makes a bubbling sound when the engine is shut off?
But on a Stratus the radiator is lower then the engine so therefor the radiator cap is located on the thermostat housing on the engine. This same situation (bubbling sound at shutoff) was handled by Tom&Ray a few months ago, but for a Dodge Neon. They advised the owner to replace the thermostat.