It is never pleasant to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Kia Rio? It is highly probable that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct 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 Rio and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Kia Rio.
Muffled exhaust noise Kia Rio
Exhaust pipe with holes Kia Rio
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Kia Rio, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common reason. To be able to validate this, locate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them recognize the source of the hole. Once located, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Kia Rio
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Kia Rio is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Kia Rio to discern the trouble place, 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, consider looking at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Kia Rio.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Kia Rio
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Kia Rio
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be certain, go under your Kia Rio, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern the origin 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 out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Kia Rio, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Kia Rio : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Kia Rio may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to examine, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it reacts. 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 examine 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 swapped.
