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What Causes the Gurgling Water Sound When a Car Shuts Off?

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JoannaMarie

07/24/25 6:46pm

The gurgling water sound when a car shuts off is caused by gases remaining in the cold exhaust pipe that are waiting to be re-burned. There are several situations where sounds occur after the car is turned off: 1. Cooling sound of the three-way catalytic converter: After the car is turned off, the three-way catalytic converter gradually stops working, the temperature drops, and the internal metal components expand and contract due to heat, causing unusual noises; 2. Cooling sound of the exhaust pipe: When the car is idling cold, the exhaust pipe expands and contracts due to heat, producing unusual noises; 3. Turbo cooling sound: The rapid rotation and friction of the turbo during acceleration generate high temperatures, and after shutting off the engine, the heat expansion and contraction become very noticeable, causing unusual noises; 4. Uneven engine cooling noise: The engine temperature is very high, and after shutting off, the temperature of various components drops at different rates, causing the gaps between internal metal parts to contract and rub, producing unusual noises.

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SanEmiliano

08/11/25 10:28am

I'm an experienced driver, and it's quite common to hear gurgling water sounds after turning off the engine. This noise usually comes from the cooling system cooling down. When the engine is just turned off and still hot, the coolant flows back into the radiator, causing bubbling and noise, similar to water cooling after boiling. Most of the time, it's normal, especially after parking for a while. However, if the sound is very loud or lasts too long, there might be an issue, such as low coolant levels, a loose radiator cap letting air in, or a faulty water pump. I once experienced more frequent sounds when there was a coolant leak, but after regularly checking and maintaining the coolant level, the problem reduced. I recommend checking the radiator fluid level every time you wash your car—top it up if it's low to avoid expensive engine repairs. Simple maintenance can minimize this issue.

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