Why does my Kia Forte knock at Cold Start?

Why does my Kia Forte knock at Cold Start?

One way to eliminate/confirm the serpentine belt loop as the source of the noise is to remove the belt, and run the engine for a short time. If the noise goes away, the noise is in the belt loop, if not it’s the engine. Just to compete the oil history, what oil viscosity do you use, and have you been using KIA filters?

What happens when you knock on your engine?

If this continues over several cycles within your engine, other parts of your engine can be severely damaged or even completely destroyed. The most common negative effect of continuous engine knocking is particle wear, causing erosion or abrasion in the engine. It can also cause failure by melting holes in the piston or cylinder head.

What can I do about the engine knocking sound?

If you employ one or more of these techniques, it could slow down premature detonation and prevent the engine knocking sound from occurring.

Why does my Kia Forte make a ticking noise?

So, because the noise started so late with your Forte, it doesn’t fit the characteristics of most of the other ‘ticking’ reports. Ticking noises can also be produced by pulleys and belts, so have you confirmed that the noise is an internal engine noise, and not something coming from the serpentine belt loop?

One way to eliminate/confirm the serpentine belt loop as the source of the noise is to remove the belt, and run the engine for a short time. If the noise goes away, the noise is in the belt loop, if not it’s the engine. Just to compete the oil history, what oil viscosity do you use, and have you been using KIA filters?

If this continues over several cycles within your engine, other parts of your engine can be severely damaged or even completely destroyed. The most common negative effect of continuous engine knocking is particle wear, causing erosion or abrasion in the engine. It can also cause failure by melting holes in the piston or cylinder head.

So, because the noise started so late with your Forte, it doesn’t fit the characteristics of most of the other ‘ticking’ reports. Ticking noises can also be produced by pulleys and belts, so have you confirmed that the noise is an internal engine noise, and not something coming from the serpentine belt loop?

If you employ one or more of these techniques, it could slow down premature detonation and prevent the engine knocking sound from occurring.

Why does my car make a ticking noise when I start the engine?

Ticking noises can also be produced by pulleys and belts, so have you confirmed that the noise is an internal engine noise, and not something coming from the serpentine belt loop? One way to eliminate/confirm the serpentine belt loop as the source of the noise is to remove the belt, and run the engine for a short time.

What kind of noise does a car make when it starts up?

It’s like an extremely loud rattling/clanking noise. It doesn’t do it when cranking, it’s only when the car first starts up (more noticeable on cold start-up). It’s also not every time you start it, only when it’s been sitting awhile (such as over night). I’m not exactly sure what it is but it’s pretty loud.

Why does my Kia Soul Make a whining noise?

If your Kia Soul is experiencing a whining noise, its is often going to be caused by something in the engine compartment. The likely cause of whining noise will be determined by when you hear the noise, and under what conditions With that in mind, this page is divided by when you hear the whining noise, and common causes under those conditions.

Why does my car make a rattling noise when it starts up?

It doesn’t do it when cranking, it’s only when the car first starts up (more noticeable on cold start-up). It’s also not every time you start it, only when it’s been sitting awhile (such as over night). I’m not exactly sure what it is but it’s pretty loud. After about 10-15 seconds or so, the sound settles and is no longer audible.

Why is my Kia Sedona making a noise?

If the oil level is correct, the noise may be caused by the timing chain tensioner. Kia released an updated timing chain tensioner to solve this problem. The average cost for a Kia Sedona General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111.

Why does my car knock on start up?

knocking on start up that lasts only a few seconds and is louder the colder the engine is..if turned off and back on engine does not make the noise only after its been off for a little while.. Had the fan belt replaced some months ago.

What’s the problem with my Kia Forte Koup?

Thank you 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2.4L 6MT Theta 2, Titanium silver metallic. The problem that you describe could be caused by MANY different things, and hanging on parts can get expensive in a hurry, even if you’re doing the work yourself.

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