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: Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When the engine oil pressure is low. If the engine oil pressure is low: 1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and s ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Instrument panel overview

1. Steering wheel audio controls 2. Driver`s front air bag 3. Horn 4. Instrument cluster 5. Wiper and washer control lever 6. Ignition switch Engine start/stop button 7. Cruise control 8. Audio 9. Hazard warning flasher 10. Manual climate control system Automatic climate control system ...