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May 26, 2020 Service bulletin

Pitstop: updated spark plug for 2.0T theta-ii

Kia technical service bulletin PS608_R1 for 2016-2018 Kia Sorento, 2016-2018 Kia Optima and 2017-2018 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
PS608_R1
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
PITSTOP: UPDATED SPARK PLUG FOR 2.0T THETA-II - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This Pitstop provides information regarding the updated spark plug for vehicles listed below, equipped with 2.0T Theta-II engines, which may not yet be available in the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). If not available, the updated spark plug must be ordered manually. This updated spark plug has been improved with the thread shoulder lengthened to enhance protection of the insulator from combustion heat.

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