A whistling of the turbo on a Kia Picanto will sometimes get worse and cause major concerns, sometimes a break in the turbo. It is therefore necessary to discern where your problem comes from if you want to solve the problem. First of all we will see various Tricks in order to properly maintain this turbo, then what are the causes of these sounds and how to fix it.whistling-turbo-Kia-Picanto

Turbo noise: a few tips

Turbo concerns can be avoided. Here are several methods to properly maintain it or adopt a course of action to protect it. In order to protect the turbo of the Kia Picanto, we advise you not to accelerate during startup. Wait for your engine to start before accelerating. Check the oil level every 30 000 km approximately. The sewage naturally have a favorable impact on your turbo.

Turbo whistling on the Kia Picanto: what are the causes

We will now take a tour of the most common sounds on the Kia Picanto. You will therefore be able to correctly identify the cause of this hissing noise we are talking about.

Your Kia Picanto's turbo makes noise all the time

If your turbo generates noise in all situations, there is definitely a problem. This noise comes when the turbo is pressurized. It is most often linked to an insufficiency of lubrication of the mechanism. Have it checked by a garage for further inspection. In case the turbo of this Kia Picanto is completely in bad condition, you may need to change it. Typically, this concern is indicated by an indicator on your dashboard.

Kia Picanto: Noise on acceleration

Your Kia Picanto's turbo sounds like a whistle when you accelerate. There are two main reasons for this problem. This probably comes from a supply hose or from the pierced exchanger. It is plausible that the noise emitted looks more like a breath than a hiss. In this case, a visual check will be required to discern the fault. You can change the hose if necessary, or change the exchanger if it is broken.

Kia Picanto: Noise at deceleration

When the Kia Picanto's turbo makes a deceleration noise, your turbo is still working! There is no real reason for the turbo to make noise just when decelerating. The noise from your engine probably covers that of the turbo when you accelerate. It is however plausible that your engine block will make a sound when you decelerate, but it probably does not come from your turbo. Probably an admission problem?

Kia Picanto: Metallic noise from the turbo

A metallic noise from the Kia Picanto's turbo comes from a mechanical malfunction. This implies that your turbo is in bad shape! Do not wait too long before going to a professional. The breakage of the turbo can cause much greater concerns, and it is rather expensive to replace.