It is rarely pleasant to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that continues on your Kia Forte? It is highly possible that this is a minor problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some inspections. Our team has produced this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Kia Forte and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Kia Forte.
Muffled exhaust noise Kia Forte
Exhaust pipe with holes Kia Forte
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Kia Forte, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. To be able to validate this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them find the source of the hole. Once discovered, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Kia Forte
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Kia Forte is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Kia Forte to identify the problem location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Kia Forte.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Kia Forte
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Kia Forte
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be weakened. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Kia Forte, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify the source of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Kia Forte, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Kia Forte : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Kia Forte may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. In fact, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it behaves. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually check the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
