I've been driving my wife's 2013 Soul Base 1.6 Automatic more since we both retired and downsized to just 1 car. The past several months, I've noticed a "whine" that sounds like my motorcycles with straight-cut gears did. (Think Kawasaki KZ-750, Yamaha Seca 750, Suzuki V-Strom 1000) It's not...

Hello all, I recently did a ton of work on my 2012 1.6l base kia soul. Replaced the transmission fluid, replaced the coolant,and changed the serpentine belt. Went on a trip to Florida and on the way back I noticed a whine/hum. It is only noticeable when I place my foot barely on the pedal. It...

Since day one, our 2012 has a loud "whine" when the engine first starts up. Lasts about 3-5 seconds. I think its the water pump or the alternator. The sound rises in pitch until it quits. We have a neighbor with a 2012 and I heard the same sound this morning. Anyone having this issue?