Sounds like the engine is revving high and making a lot of noise when I get off the freeway?

2018 KIA SOUL
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DUSTINRHODES5148
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After I drive on the freeway and get off, my car makes a lot of noise that sounds like it's revving really high, but the rpms stay normal.
Feb 5, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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STRAILER
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So, this can happen when the radiator cooling fan stays on because of engine heat, I would wait until the engine is cools and then check the coolant level. This video can help:

https://youtu.be/GSE9skKnOgY

If you can upload a short video of the noise, I can tell for sure what's going on. I have seen the coolant fan module stick on as well here is the location so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.



Feb 5, 2023 at 1:47 PM
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DUSTINRHODES5148
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Here's a clip of the sound.... Hopefully that helps.
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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Sorry, here is the longer one.... You might need to turn the volume up or use headphones to hear it.
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM
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Here's the longer video:
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:47 AM
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Thanks for the videos, they help. it sounds like the transmission is slipping badly or you have a broken CV axle, and you are working the differential. Let's check the transmission fluid level first.

ATF SP-IV - Recommended transaxle fluid: SK ATF SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV

Next, let's run the codes to see what comes up because I have seen the revolution sensor cause this issue as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Raise the car in the front and put the transmission in park, hold one front tire from spinning and try to spin the opposite tire, it should hold true, if not a CV axle has broken. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 7, 2023 at 11:25 AM