We have had our 2011 Sorento (V6 AWD 7 psgr) for about 1.5 years now, bought it new, now has about 40,000 kms (25,000 miles) on it.
It has always been noisy on start up, which seems to be a common theme with this engine (cam chain tensioners pumping up). Recently, the engine has developed a knock at start-up (in addition to the noisy cam chains), which goes away after a few seconds, but can also be occasionally heard when the engine is under load. Has anyone else ever experienced this?
The car was picked up by the dealer this morning. I made sure that the mechanic that picked it up heard the noise when I started it for him. All he said was “that doesn’t sound good”. I will be interested to hear their diagnosis.
I am really worried about the service department at our local dealer. They have pulled some real boner moves when I have had it serviced by them in the past, and the service manager definitely has not checked his mechanics’ work in the past. Anybody have any good dealer recommendations in the Southwestern Ontario region?
It has always been noisy on start up, which seems to be a common theme with this engine (cam chain tensioners pumping up). Recently, the engine has developed a knock at start-up (in addition to the noisy cam chains), which goes away after a few seconds, but can also be occasionally heard when the engine is under load. Has anyone else ever experienced this?
The car was picked up by the dealer this morning. I made sure that the mechanic that picked it up heard the noise when I started it for him. All he said was “that doesn’t sound good”. I will be interested to hear their diagnosis.
I am really worried about the service department at our local dealer. They have pulled some real boner moves when I have had it serviced by them in the past, and the service manager definitely has not checked his mechanics’ work in the past. Anybody have any good dealer recommendations in the Southwestern Ontario region?