There's nothing as scary as unwanted engine noise. Do not go directly to your auto repairer, the concern is probably not as serious as you think. In order to correctly identifier your concern, we will see the most frequent noises on the Kia Sorento and where they come from.
The engine of my Kia Sorento makes a thud
If you're ever stopped and the engine does some kind of roar , there is indeed a concern. It could come from a loose engine cover, which rebounds repeatedly on another component. It is also conceivable that a serious rustle could come from the belt. If your Kia Sorento never makes any suspicious noise when it is stopped, but a deaf noise appears when you are driving, the problem must most likely come from bearings and not the engine. Do not wait too long to go to a car repairer, it could get worse.
My Kia Sorento engine makes a tractor noise
The Kia Sorento makes a airplane noise , but without having its power. In general, it must come from a holey or faulty exhaust, not from the engine. The noise should be louder and more serious than normal, but related to acceleration. the harder you press the accelerator, the more the vehicle makes noise. If this is not the case and the noise does not vary with acceleration, go to your car repairer. The concern must certainly come from a faulty engine component.
The engine of my Kia Sorento sounds like a pan
A pan noise on the Kia Sorento is regularly due to the belt, not the engine as such. It is usually the loose accessory belt, or one of the damaged idlers. Put a few wrenches on the belt in case it is not tight enough, or change the tensioner roller.
The engine of my Kia Sorento makes a lot of noise
If your Kia Sorento makes a lot of noise, it could generally be due to two main reasons. The first is a thud that will come from bearings . But it can also come from tires not sufficiently swollen, or in poor condition. If your engine produces a lot of noise, it could also be due to a problem with fuel combustion, or exhaust perforated. Finally, it is quite rare that the engine is responsible for this type of noise.
My Kia Sorento engine makes a popping sound
Here is a relatively usual and relatively annoying concern. This noise of slam could come from several parts of the engine. But you will find below the two main ones.
- Poor combustion. Undeniably, poor or partial combustion could generate popping noises. Do not engage in repairs if this is happening, go to your car repairer instead.
- If this noise only comes from cold, it could come from hydraulic lifters .
- The concern could also arise from pistons , rockers , etc.
Not easy to diagnose. Engine noises should be considered as alerts. It is advisable to go to your car repairer for a more specific check. Be careful !