It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you discover an exhaust noise that continues on your Kia Sorento? It is highly probable that this is a minimal issue, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some investigations. Our team has created this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Kia Sorento and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Kia Sorento.
Muffled exhaust noise Kia Sorento
Exhaust pipe with holes Kia Sorento
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Kia Sorento, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. To be able to verify this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify the origin 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Kia Sorento
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Kia Sorento is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and induce 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 Sorento to determine the issue area, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Kia Sorento.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Kia Sorento
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Kia Sorento
If, alternatively, you are exposed 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 cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Kia Sorento, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 Sorento, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Kia Sorento : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Kia Sorento may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, 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, the more fixed it should be. Visually verify 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 changed.
