Hi. My car 2015 Kia Optima was making a clicking noise an...


Hi. My car 2015 Kia Optima was making a clicking noise and just completely cut off Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? It will crank and then cut...

Hi. My car 2015 Kia Optima was making a clicking noise and just completely cut off Mechanic's Assistant: Where exactly do you think the noise is coming from? And how long has this been going on? It will crank and then cut back off Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model of your '15 Kia? It literally happen 1 hour ago and I’m currently waiting on tow truck lx Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your LX yourself? What have you tried so far? I haven’t tried nothing else because I don’t want to mess it up more no I’m having it towed to dealership Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The clicking noise started when I was accelerating and then when I stop at gas station to check it cut off thats It

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Whitney
Automotive Expert
Hi Whitney, it's nice to meet you . Sorry you are dealing with this. It sounds like you need to check the engine oil level. If it's low it might make some noise and shut off like this. Just maybe run for a couple of second and then cut off. Check the oil and let me know please. Thank you.

My husband and I was driving.. He was passing a car and ravel it up some to past , when we got down the road it started making a clicking sound. When we pull over to check it, the car cut off. We was able to get it into a parking spot and it cut off. I tried to cut it back on and it comes on and jerks and goes right back out
Automotive Expert
It really sounds to me like a low oil issue is causing this problem. Please check it and let me know.

Thank you
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You're welcome.

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