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.

Spark Plug Specifications

Specification Spark Plug Item Specification Type SILZKR7E11 Gap 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.04 ...

Spark Plug Repair procedures

Inspection [On vehicle inspection] 1. Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more. 2. Remove the spark plug. ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Engine compartment

■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6 - GDI) ■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6 - TGDI) 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Positive battery terminal 8. Engine oil dipstick 9.Windshield was ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Airbag Module Disposal Description and operation

Airbag Disposal Special tool required Deployment tool 0957A-34100A Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty peri ...