It makes a ticking sound after using or driving it

Tiny
ATISMAEL
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 114,300 MILES
After driving my rav4 the engine makes a ticking sound.
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 3:24 PM

7 Replies

Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
Light tapping from valve cover area? Goes with RPMS?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 3:32 PM
Tiny
ATISMAEL
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
There is light tapping or ticking on the engine after using or when it is turn off
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 3:58 PM
Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
When engine off?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 4:12 PM
Tiny
ATISMAEL
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Yes. But when engine is on there is no sound.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 4:25 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
That should be the exhaust system cooling down and it is normal for most vehicles.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 4:32 PM
Tiny
ATISMAEL
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Ok thank you very much. I really appreciate it. It gives me peace of mine to know that thanks
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,815 POSTS
Your're welcome.

Have a nice day.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Monday, October 17th, 2011 AT 4:53 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links