Do you listen an engine noise on your Kia Picanto 3 when you drive your car? We understand that this is very worrying and that you are questioning. Hearing such a noise is not always a good indication, but it may also be nothing major. To help you solve this trouble, our team has decided to create this article to help you in this investigation. In order to accomplish this research as accurately as possible, we will first focus on clicking noises, then on whistling noises and, finally, on engine noises on Kia Picanto 3 metal type.
I listen a clicking engine noise Kia Picanto 3
In case you note a clicking engine noise on your Kia Picanto 3, and that this noise is close to a click, you will have to discern the source location of it to be able to know the cause of it. You will need a mechanical stethoscope or a large screwdriver to locate the original area of these noises.
I listen a clicking noise coming from my high engine
If you listen an engine noise on Kia Picanto 3, and this noise is located at the top of the engine, it means that it is located at your cylinder head and accompanying components. Two components can be the origins of these engine noises on Kia Picanto 3. Either the hydraulic pushers, generally it is because of their defective “hydraulic catch-up” system that we will listen these clicking noises, often when cold and disappears when hot. Otherwise, it is your the play of your rocker arms or their state of wear that is the issue. In cases like this, consider changing them.
I listen a noise coming from the bottom engine of my Kia Picanto 3
If you have identified the area of source of engine noise on Kia Picanto 3 that comes from your low engine, it may be that your rods or piston shafts are the triggers. In both cases, the long-term risk is engine failure. These two repairs are very complicated and most mechanics will advise you to swap the motor of your Kia Picanto 3.
I listen an engine clicking noise on Kia Picanto 3 coming from combustion
Finally, if you have the feeling that this clicking noise is relating to the combustion of your engine, there are three possible triggers of it. Verify the state of your glow plugs which if worn can hinder the proper combustion of the fuel mixture. Then, your timing belt may be shifted and may poorly control the timing of the various engine components to provide good combustion. And finally, the most classic cause, comes from your injection, which is either clogged or one or more injectors is damaged. In this case, do not hesitate to browse this article which deals in detail with the distinct injector noises on Kia Picanto 3.
Hissing noise / engine friction Kia Picanto 3
Engine noise Kia Picanto 3 close to a bearing
If it is close to a squeaking noise you may have one of the bearings of your engine accessory parts that are reached. So examine the state and try to discover the exact source of this noise by positioning someone at the engine at idle, and if this noise is more likely to manifest in high rpm, accelerate and position someone at the engine block to identify the location of origin of the noise. The three components whose bearings are often at the origin of these noises are the water pump, the injection pump and the oil pump.
Engine noise Kia Picanto 3 when releasing or depressing the clutch
In the event that you acknowledge engine noise on Kia Picanto 3, but this noise appears mainly when you release or depress your clutch pedal, in this case it is very likely that your release bearing is worn. In fact, a worn release bearing will make a noise close to a bell noise. To have more info about this noise and if you have managed to verify that the release bearing is indeed the reason of your problems, go here, to find a complete file on release bearing sounds on Kia Picanto 3.
Engine noise Kia Picanto 3 close to a friction
In case that you listen a motor noise on your Kia Picanto 3, and, that this noise is close to a friction, it is likely that one of your belts or one of the components that triggers it is the source of your problems.Often, we will start to listen a motor noise on Kia Picanto 3, close to a friction when one of the belts is worn out or when one of the related parts like your alternator, or your tensioner roller is the trouble. So remember to examine their state and go to your mechanic to swap the components in question. If you have been able to target the noise as coming from the belts and you want more details about it, have a look at this article on belt noise on Kia Picanto 3 for a complete guide.
Metal motor noise Kia Picanto 3
In case that you listen an engine noise on Kia Picanto 3 and this noise is similar to metal noise, it is possible that this noise comes from your gearbox or clutch. In fact, a metallic noise in the engine block is often associated with damaged sprockets. Try to examine that this noise comes from the transmission, if this is the case, as soon as possible go to your motor mechanic or you would get a break down. Finally, the second possibility is that your silent engine blocks or rubber mounts may be dead. This triggers a metallic noise each time your engine moves, either because of a change of pace (acceleration or braking) or, when you pass on roads in poor state. Verify the state of your silentblocks and swap them if required. If you want to have more info about rubber mounts noises on Kia Picanto 3, examine this article which gives you more info about the distinct types of noise and their origins.
