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 (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Opening the liftgate

The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following: Press and hold the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key until power liftgate operates. While power liftgate operating, you can stop it if you shortly press the unlock button on the transmitter o ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly. Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push th ...