Driving tips
HLA (Hydraulic Lash Adjuster)
noise
If the temporary sound occurs when
starting a cold engine:
This is a normal condition. This
sound will disappear after the engine
oil has reached normal operating
pressure.
The engine HLA's keep the gap
between the valve and cam at zero
regardless of the valve expansion.
Occasionally, you may hear a tempo-
rary or continuous sound (clatter)
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from the engine when starting or If the sound occurs when starting the
idling.This noise will usually go away engine after the engine has not been
operated for more than 48 hours; or
engine has been cranked excessively:
by following a few simple steps:
CAUTION
This condition may be caused by oil
draining from the HLA's. This allows
air to enter the HLA causing insuffi-
cient lubricating oil in the HLA. This
will usually disappear within 15 min-
utes with the engine running at
Do not run the engine at more
than 3000 rpm until the noise
goes away. Damage to the
HLA's could occur.
2000~3000
rpm. If the sound does
not disappear, have the engine oil
pressure, engine lubrication system
and
HLA's
inspected
by
an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
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| Categories | Kia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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