Kia Sorento: Spark Plug Cleaning
Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Spark Plug Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
| [1st Method] |
| 1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 2. |
Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with
the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the
temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
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| 3. |
Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for
15 minutes.
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| [2nd Method] |
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| 1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 2. |
Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed
above 3500 rpm.
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Spark Plug 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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Spark Plug Removal
1.
Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
2.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plu ...
See also:
Ignition Coil Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Ignition coil installation bolts:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 Ib-ft)
...
Valve Clearance Inspection And Adjustment
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold (Engine
coolant temperature : 20°C (68°F)) and cylinder ...
High Mounted stop lamp Removal
High Mounted Stop Lamp
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the tailgate trim.
(Refer to Body - " ...
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