Hissing from the turbo on the Kia Sorento 3 will sometimes get worse and cause serious problems, sometimes the turbo will break. It therefore remains necessary to understand what this dysfunction came from in order to resolve the problem. To start we will see some Tricks in order to properly maintain its turbo, then what will be causes of these sounds and how to fix them.
Turbo noise: a few tips
Turbo concerns can be prevented. For this reason, here are several tips to properly maintain it or adopt a course to protect it. To protect the turbo of your Kia Sorento 3, we advise you not to press the accelerator too much when starting. Wait until your engine block is running before accelerating. Check the oil level every 30 000 km about. The sewage naturally have a beneficial effect on the turbo.
Turbo whistling on the Kia Sorento 3: what are the causes
We are now going to take a tour of the most regular sounds on the Kia Sorento 3. You will be able to better perceive the cause of this hiss in question.
Your Kia Sorento 3's turbo makes noise all the time
If this turbo makes a strange sound under any circumstance, there is clearly a malfunction. This sound is produced when the turbo is pressurized. This is usually due to a lack of lubrication of the system. Have it examined by a mechanic for further checking. If the turbo of your Kia Sorento 3 is permanently damaged, you will probably have to change it. Often this problem is accompanied by an indicator light on your dashboard.
Kia Sorento 3: Noise on acceleration
The turbo in this Kia Sorento 3 emits a kind of whistle when you step on the accelerator. There are two main causes for this malfunction. This certainly comes from a supply hose or the pierced exchanger. It is plausible that the sound emitted is more like a breath than a whistle sound. In this case, a visual check will be essential to perceive the dysfunction. You can replace the hose if necessary, or replace the exchanger if it is out of order.
Kia Sorento 3: Noise on deceleration
If the turbo of your Kia Sorento 3 ever emits a sound when decelerating, your turbo is still running! There is no real reason for the turbo to generate noise just when decelerating. The sound of your engine probably overshadows that of the turbo when you step on the accelerator. It is however plausible that your engine makes noises when you decelerate, but it is probably not coming from the turbo. Probably an intake malfunction?
Kia Sorento 3: Metallic noise from the turbo
A metallic sound from the turbo in your Kia Sorento 3 is the result of a mechanical malfunction. This therefore means that the turbo is in bad shape! Don't wait too long before going to a mechanic. The breakage of the turbo can cause much more serious worries, and it is quite expensive to replace.