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2013 Kia Optima SXL
Engine Electrical System - General Information - 2.0L: Specifications
2013 Kia Optima SXLSECTION Specifications
Ignition System
IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| Items | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Ignition coil | Primary resistance | 0.62 ± 10 % (Ω) |
| Secondary resistance | 7.0 ± 15 % (kΩ) | |
| Spark plugs | Type | ZXU20HCR8 |
| Gap | 0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.0276 ~ 0.0315 in.) | |
Starting System
STARTING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| Items | Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Rated voltage | 12V, 1.2kW | |
| No. of pinion teeth | 11 | ||
| No-load characteristics | Voltage | 11.5V | |
| Ampere | 105A, MAX | ||
| Speed | 2, 950 RPM, MIN | ||
Charging System
CHARGING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CHART
| Items | Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternator | Type | Battery voltage sensing | |
| Rate voltage | 13.5 V, 110A | ||
| Speed in use | 1, 000 ~ 18, 000 RPM | ||
| Voltage regulator | IC regulator built-in type | ||
| Regulator setting voltage | External mode | ECU control | |
| Internal mode | 14.55 ± 0.3V | ||
| Temperature compensation | External mode | ECU control | |
| Internal mode | -3.5 ± 2mV / °C | ||
| Battery | Type | 54-26GL | |
| Cold cranking amperage (at -18°C (-0.4°F)) | 600A | ||
| Reserve capacity | 110 min | ||
| Specific gravity (at 25°C (77°F)) | 1.280 ± 0.01 | ||
CAUTION:
- COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature.
- RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5V at 26.7°C (80.1°F).
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.