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Old 02-24-07, 02:58 PM
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I was wondering why does my lexus makes sounds like if I had like metal poping noises coming from my engine after I drive it for like a few minutes? Is this normal? Somone told its my engine cooling down?
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This is caused by the metal parts of your engine contracting as it cools off.
Very normal.
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Yup, happens all the time with everycar. Nothing to worry about.
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