Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Kia Rondo V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Spark Plug: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
SPARK PLUG
1. Remove the ignition coil connector (A).
2. Remove the ignition coil.
3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.
CAUTION: Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.
4. When replacing the spark plug, always use the long reach type spark plug.
Do not use a short reach type.
1. Color Marking (Tip).
- [2.7 L]
Unleaded : Yellow Marking
Leaded : Green Marking
- [Others]
Marking Color is different or does not exist
2. Length (Tip-Tip / PT Length).
- 2.7 L : 83.2 mm / 26.5 mm
- [Others]
The length is different from the specification above.
3. Part ID.
- [2.7 L]
Unleaded : ILFRSB11
Leaded : LFR5A
INSPECT SPARK PLUG
1. Inspect the electrodes (A) and ceramic insulator (B).
2. Check the electrode gap (A).
Standard : 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.0433 in.)
SPARK PLUG
1. Remove the ignition coil connector (A).
2. Remove the ignition coil.
3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.
CAUTION: Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.
4. When replacing the spark plug, always use the long reach type spark plug.
Do not use a short reach type.
1. Color Marking (Tip).
- [2.7 L]
Unleaded : Yellow Marking
Leaded : Green Marking
- [Others]
Marking Color is different or does not exist
2. Length (Tip-Tip / PT Length).
- 2.7 L : 83.2 mm / 26.5 mm
- [Others]
The length is different from the specification above.
3. Part ID.
- [2.7 L]
Unleaded : ILFRSB11
Leaded : LFR5A
INSPECT SPARK PLUG
1. Inspect the electrodes (A) and ceramic insulator (B).
2. Check the electrode gap (A).
Standard : 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.0394 - 0.0433 in.)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.