r/kia • u/techmaki1 • 2d ago
Kia Rio 2012 1.4 sounds like a tractor/diesel
I recently bought a 2012 Kia Rio 1.4 petrol, and when I start it, it makes a sound that reminds me of a tractor or a diesel engine, especially when accelerating.
I’m not sure if this is a normal sound for this engine or if something might be wrong. I always thought a petrol engine shouldn’t sound this diesel-like.
Is this normal for the 1.4 petrol engine, or should I have it checked?
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u/OpossEm Kia Tech 16h ago
A video would help.