# Train chugging noise

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** optima, kia\
**Created:** [June 25, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297 "2023-06-25T16:38:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![rebecca.us.com\_185750](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e36b37/32.png) [@rebecca.us.com\_185750](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rebecca.us.com_185750)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297/1 "2023-06-25T16:38:17Z")

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Thankyou for the help

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297/2 "2023-06-25T16:50:31Z")

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I cannot diagnose the actual problem from the internet based on your description so I can’t estimate the cost either.

It IS a safety concern. You SHOULD get it checked out by a pro.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [June 25, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/train-chugging-noise/191297/3 "2023-06-25T21:09:52Z")

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> [@rebecca.us.com\_185750](#):
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> train chugging noise. It only happens when I’m pushing the gas or cruising over 25-30

I’d guess engine is misfiring, but could be a tire problem as well. Does the sound change when shifting to neutral & coasting?

If steering feels like it is locking up, that must be addressed asap by your shop. I expect you already know that’s a definite safety issue.