The temperature increase when you shut down is normal. It's sometimes referred
to as "latent heat;" heat that is no longer being dissipated by the radiator
and
fan.
Every car I've had in the last 20 years or so makes a percolating sound at
engine shutdown. Perfectly normal.
Bob
Dan Stromquist wrote:
> Dave:
> Would it not be normal for some radiator percolation after shut off on a
> 95-degree day? My BJ8 seems to run around 190/195 (at least that is what
> the rebuilt gage says) and then ticks up to 212 after I turn the motor off.
> I can hear some noise coming from the radiator area. Only happens on hot
> days.
> Dan
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