Why my car makes a loud air shot when accelerating from 1st to 2nd gear?

Asked by Carlos Nov 13, 2020 at 09:03 PM about the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid LX

Question type: General

Hi! I own a 2013 kia optima lx hybrid. For some reason my
car makes a loud noise when going from 1st to 2nd gear
like an air shot. Anyone knows what the problem is?

Thanks!

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Justin answered 4 years ago

Turbo charged? If so you're hearing the blow off valve (normal)

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adina73 answered 4 years ago

2 possible causes. 1) Low Transmission Fluid: The most common reason for any transmission-related problem is low fluid. 2) Failing U-Joint: If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the problem might not be with the engine or transmission, but with the drive shaft. A bad U-joint can cause a very loud sound when putting the car into gear.

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