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.44 thousandths
.040
SPARK PLUG GAP2001 Lexus GS300 3.0L SFI DOHC 6cylThe Spark Plug Gap.044 (In thousandths of an inch)
The 1999 Kia spark plug gap setting is .035. Most spark plugs will be pre-gapped by the spark plug manufacturer.
remove spark plug from engine leave the wire connected and try to start it id the spark plug sparks your good
between .028 & .032
The 2001 Toyota Sienna spark plug gap is .023. Most spark plugs will be pre-gapped by the manufacture of the spark plug.
Timing is off, misfiring spark plug, or overly-rich fuel/air mixture. This will ruin you catalytic converter.
AFAIK kia Sportage doesn't have any sparkplug at all since its a diesel. probably your asking for the glow plug which also heats the engine prior to starting the engine.
Maybe... I haven't heard about it before......................................
Give the spark plug boot a twist to free it from the spark plug then pull it off of the spark plug by the boot.
Bosch platinum # 6702 from Autozone, $ 2.99