Kia Soul: Spark Plug Inspection
[On vehicle inspection] |
1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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2. |
Remove the spark plug.
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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.
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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 SILZKR6B10E Gap 0.9 ~ 1.0 mm (0.035 ~ 0.039 in.) ...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. ...See also:
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1.
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2.
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