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. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components 1. Front pillar trim 2. Front door scuff trim 3. Center pillar upper trim 4. Rear door scuff trim 5. Cowl side trim 6. Center pillar lower trim 7. Rear pillar trim 8. Front door step trim 9. Rear door step trim ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Operation and Leakage Check Check all of the following items: Component Procedure Brake Booster (A) Check brake operation by applying the brakes during a test drive. If the brakes do not work properly, check the brake boo ...