Kia Sorento: Spark Plug Inspection
Second Generation XM (2011-2026) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Spark Plug Inspection
| [On vehicle inspection] |
| 1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
|
| 2. |
Remove the spark plug.
|
| 3. |
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal.
If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as
below.
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| [Component Inspection] |
| 1. |
Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
|
| 2. |
Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an
ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the
electrode gap.
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| 3. |
Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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Spark Plug Specification
Item
Specification
Type
FXU16HR11
Gap
1.0 ~1.1 mm
(0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.)
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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.
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1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
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Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Ignition coil installation bolt
9.8 ~ 11.8
1.0 ~ 1.2
7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug installation
14.7 ~ 24. ...
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