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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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What is that dripping sound you hear after you shut the car off on a hot day or so? I am thinking it is oil going back in the pan but sure doesn't sound like it

anybody have a clue?
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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the coolant going back into the radiator?
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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you never heard it before? I don't always listen for it but if it is quiet you can hear it......
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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probaby condensation dripping from the AC
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 03:39 PM
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same thing with mine ... i always thought it was just because it was new. i hear the noise everytime i start it up and then shut it off. does it stop dripping after like 30 min ?
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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Originally posted by SupraKid
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oil dropping back into the pan???
werd!! it's possible.. why you laugh? where you think the oil goes when it is not on the walls and stuff?
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by Whaazup17
werd!! it's possible.. why you laugh? where you think the oil goes when it is not on the walls and stuff?
Yeah but your not going to hear it.
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