Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Spark Plug Description and operation
A spark plug is a device for delivering electric current from an ignition system
to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed
fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion
pressure within the engine. A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically
isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.

Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.04 ...
Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
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Other information:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Vehicles sold in the United States and Canada
For a detailed description of what is covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see
your warranty guide that is available online.
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and download your copy of the warranty
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Detach the personal lamp (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver.
3.
Disconnect the personal lamp connector (A).
Insta ...