I've noticed that after driving for a while, and I get home and park my car (without turning it off), I would hear a sound like a fan blowing hard for about 5 sec coming from under the hood. Then it would stop. Is this normal? If so, what is it? And why does it do it? If it's not normal, what would be the reason for it?

Also, after driving for a while as well, I hear a dripping sound (like water drops hitting a metal kitchen sink) coming from the muffler section. Should this be cause for concern?

Thanks in advance.

 

has it been kinda warm? the fan turns on when you're stopped because either your a/c is running or the car has reached a certain temp and needs the fan to circulate air so the radiator can cool the engine and other parts down. it is completely normal. In fact on extremely hot days the engine fan(s) may continue to stay on after you have shut off, locked, and have walked away from your car.

the ticking sound you hear is the sound of metal expanding and contracting...also completely normal for most exhaust systems, especially on the camry's.

 

Cool. Thanks nodrogkam. Never heard those things from my last couple of cars. Still finding all the nuances of my camry.

 

nuances are many if you're very observant and picky...
its kind of better to be oblivious...haha

 

Very normal, nothing to worry about, my car does exactly the same thing. i notice it more whenever i have the AC on blast b/c of the summer weather.

 

Funny how ever since you guys have reassured me that those sounds were completely normal, I don't notice them anymore. lol.

 

thanks gslride for posting this problem... you know what i have the same experience as yours... atleast now i'd be more relax after reading this thread... thanks everyone... it's been a great help.

 

That's why I love forums like this. A collective group of people with different experiences, and knowledge helping each other out.

Keep up the great work folks!