2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs
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Essential 2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs
DENSO – Iridium Long-Life Spark Plug: OE Performance, last 100K+ Miles, ZXU22HCR8 (Part No.3501)
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Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.
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- Latest OE technology with DENSO’s patented Iridium Alloy (90% Ir) and fine wire center electrode
- Platinum ground electrode for extended life
- DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
- Sustained spark performance over 100,000 miles
- Lasts up to three times as long as conventional plugs
- Endures extreme temperatures greater than 4,000 degrees F associated with high-performance ignition and special fuel systems
- Iridium Long Life
- Enhanced Engine Performance: Enjoy more horsepower, faster and easier starts, and fewer misfires under heavy loads, thanks to the advanced design and materials used in this spark plug.
- Fuel Efficiency: The DENSO Iridium Long Life plug helps in better conservation of fuel, contributing to improved overall fuel efficiency for your vehicle.
Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, REC12MCC4 (Part No.446)
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Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, REC12MCC4. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear. The Copper Plus design ensures dependable performance and durability, while the copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range, extending the spark plug’s life. Built to ISO and SAE standards, it offers superior corrosion resistance and proven performance. The nickel material used for both the center and ground electrode tips further enhances its reliability. With a flat seat type and integrated resistor, this spark plug is engineered for optimal performance and longevity.
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- Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
- Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
- Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
- Nickel Electrode Tips for Reliability: Both the center and ground electrode tips are made from nickel, enhancing the spark plug’s reliability and performance.
- Engineered for Optimal Performance: Featuring a flat seat type and integrated resistor, this spark plug is engineered to deliver optimal performance and longevity.
Autolite Iridium – Iridium Ultra Finewire Spark Plug: Optimal Performance, Durability, Ignitability (Part No.AI5703)
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Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are one of our brand’s most technologically advanced products. These spark plugs provide superior durability, more focused ignition with better overall ignitability for optimum performance. Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to OE spark plugs, offering OE fit form and function supporting all foreign and domestic makes and models at a value price. Autolite provides the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers with the highest quality ignition products and is the leading supplier of spark plugs in the world.
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- Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
- A laser-welded 0.5mm pure iridium finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.
- Nickel-plated shell to resist corrosion.
- High-alumina ceramic insulator for increased strength.
- Laser welded 0.5mm Iridium finewire center electrode.
- Proprietary platinum sidewire technology.
- Superior Durability: Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are designed to last longer, providing extended service life compared to standard spark plugs.
- OE Fit and Function: Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to original equipment (OE) spark plugs, offering perfect fit, form, and function for all foreign and domestic makes and models.
- High-Quality Construction: As a leading supplier of spark plugs globally, Autolite ensures the highest quality ignition products for both the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers.
- Value Pricing: Despite their advanced technology and superior performance, Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are available at a value price, making them an economical choice for vehicle maintenance.
NGK – OE Series V-Power Nickel Spark Plug: V-Groove Tip Design, LFR5A-11 (Part No.6376)
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NGK V-Power spark plugs offer reliable performance and improved ignitability over standard nickel plugs. Engineered specifically for OE applications, the special V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode of NGK’s V-Power spark plug increases ignitability providing quicker starts and smoother idle. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.
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- ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode with V-groove provides consistent performance
- RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
- NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance
- SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
- COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
- TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
- Enhanced Ignitability: The V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode design of NGK V-Power spark plugs provide quicker starts and smoother idle.
- OE Application Specific: Engineered specifically for Original Equipment (OE) applications, ensuring compatibility and reliable performance.
- V-Groove Tip Design: The unique V-groove tip design of the LFR5A-11 model enhances ignitability and overall engine performance.
DENSO – U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, XU22HDR9 (Part No.3445)
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OE Performance, lasts 30K+ Miles, XU22HDR9. The unique U-Groove ground electrode is one of the finest features of DENSO spark plugs, designed to fire leaner mixtures than conventional plugs for improved ignitability. Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads, ensuring a secure fit. With a wide range of part numbers, these spark plugs cater to thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars. Built to last twice as long as most conventional plugs, each unit is 100% pre-fired to assure reliable operation. The center electrode tip is made of durable nickel, and the flat seat type ensures optimal performance.
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- Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
- Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
- Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
- Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
- 100% pre-fired to assure reliable operation
- U-Groove Conventional
- Durable Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Provides long-lasting performance and durability, built to last twice as long as most conventional plugs.
- Flat Seat Type: Ensures optimal performance and a secure fit in a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars.
NGK – OE Series Laser Iridium High Ignitability Spark Plug: DFE Tip Design, DILFR5A-11D (Part No.98376)
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NGK Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs offer the best combination of performance and longevity. Engineered specifically for OE applications, Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs are tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability. Iridium tipped center electrode provides durability six times harder than platinum. NGKs high grade pure alumina ceramic and 98 percent pure copper core prevents the spark plug from overheating while providing reliable starts. Laser Iridium High Ignitability spark plugs feature raised platinum pad or platinum fine wire tip on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems and improved spark performance.
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- ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT HIGH IGNITABILITY DESIGN: DFE tip and iridium alloy center electrode produce the most advanced OE spark plug technology
- IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
- DFE DESIGN: Double fine electrode (platinum pin) provides more complete fuel burn, quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts
- SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
- TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
- RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE DFE iridium alloy plugs
- Superior Durability: The iridium-tipped center electrode is six times harder than platinum, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
- Enhanced Spark Performance: Features a raised platinum pad or platinum fine wire tip on the ground electrode for even wear in distributorless ignition systems.
- Quality Assurance: Tested to the highest standards to ensure quality and durability, providing peace of mind for vehicle owners.
DENSO – Iridium Long-Life Spark Plug: OE Performance, last 100K+ Miles, SK16HR11 (Part No.3417)
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Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.
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- Latest OE technology with DENSO’s patented Iridium Alloy (90% Ir) and fine wire center electrode
- Platinum ground electrode for extended life
- DENSO Patented 360 degree laser welding process: Ensuring exceptional quality bond and structural strength with the Iridium Center Electrode
- Sustained spark performance over 100,000 miles
- Lasts up to three times as long as conventional plugs
- Endures extreme temperatures greater than 4,000 degrees F associated with high-performance ignition and special fuel systems
- Iridium Long Life
Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life (Part No.APP64)
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Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs feature platinum-to-platinum firing which virtually eliminates gap erosion, reduces misfires and increases durability of the plug. Consider upgrading to Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs for increased performance.
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- Works to optimize engine performance for a longer life and improved fuel economy
- OE design
- Full-platinum tips; platinum on both the center and side electrodes to promote reduced gap wear
- Platinum ball welding process provides a consistent point of contact for enhanced adhesion
E3 – DiamondFIRE Automotive Spark Plug: More Power, Saves Gas (Part No.E3.46)
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The Spark Plugs are the product of years of fundamental research in the combustion field. The unique patented electrode configuration of these new The spark plugs increases the amount of combustion pressure created during each power stroke of an engine, which results in a marked increase in power output, fuel economy, and reduced emissions in all gasoline engines. E3.46 is a 14mm, 0.750 reach plug with a gasket seat. It fits a wide variety of applications from the 60s to early 90s, especially import. E3.46 is widely stocked in automotive retail stores. The automotive plugs have three legs securing the Diamond FIRE electrode to the shell. This allows for excellent heat transfer, and helps to create more turbulence in the cylinder. The patented Diamond FIRE side wire is proven to increase power, reduce fuel consumption and improve hydrocarbon emissions in long-term use.
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- E3’s Diamond Fire edge to edge ground electrode provides maximum performance with increased efficiency and a faster more complete burn.
- Smoother Acceleration & Idle – The faster flame initiated by the The spark plug results in a more complete burn of the ingested fuel charge. More pressure is created against the piston more fuel is put to work
- Energy – Power output improved up to 6% on average in the typical operating ranges. Results will vary.
- Efficiency – The “diamond shaped” side wire electrode projects the combustion spark in a way that more quickly ignites the air/fuel mixture, thereby creating a significantly faster and larger flame kernel. The result is that more fuel is put to work durin
- E3’s patented Diamond Fire Technology provides a cleaner burning combustion, which translates into fuel savings and reduced engine carbon deposits
- The Spark Plugs are pre-gapped at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
- Wide Compatibility: The E3.46 spark plugs are 14mm with a 0.750 reach and a gasket seat, making them suitable for a wide range of applications from the 1960s to early 1990s, especially for import vehicles.
- Widely Available: The E3.46 spark plugs are widely stocked in automotive retail stores, ensuring easy availability for consumers.
Autolite Iridium – Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition (Part No.XP64)
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Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.
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- 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
- Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
- OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
- Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug: Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RC12YC5 (Part No.89)
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Dependable Performance, OE Replacement, RC12YC5. This Champion® spark plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear. The Copper Plus design ensures dependable performance and durability, while the copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range, extending the spark plug’s life. Built to ISO and SAE standards, it offers superior corrosion resistance and proven performance. The nickel center electrode tip and flat seat type further enhance its reliability, making it an excellent choice for maintaining your engine’s efficiency.
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- Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
- Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
- Superior corrosion resistance
- Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
- Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
- Enhanced Conductivity and Heat Control: The copper core electrode provides increased conductivity and heat control, ensuring good overall wear and extending the spark plug’s life.
- Reliable Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Featuring a nickel center electrode tip and flat seat type, this spark plug ensures consistent and reliable performance, contributing to the overall efficiency of your engine.
Motorcraft – Standard Spark Plug: Enhances Durability & Reduces Misfires (Part No.SP-406-A)
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Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles, engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards for optimal performance and reliability. These spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize emissions. Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion, they feature a multi-rib insulator to protect against misfires and offer service intervals of up to 100,000 miles. Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty, these spark plugs are an exact fit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, ensuring reliable performance for almost any application and helping to prevent false check engine lights.
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- Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
- Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
- Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
- Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
- Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
- Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
- Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
- Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
- Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
- Engineered for Optimal Performance: Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed to meet strict Ford engineering standards, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.
- Improves Fuel Efficiency: Specifically matched to engines, these spark plugs help reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions, contributing to better fuel efficiency.
Autolite Iridium – Iridium Ultra Finewire Spark Plug: Optimal Performance, Durability, Ignitability (Part No.AI5702)
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Autolite Iridium Ultra Laser Finewire Spark Plugs are one of our brand’s most technologically advanced products. These spark plugs provide superior durability, more focused ignition with better overall ignitability for optimum performance. Autolite Spark Plugs are the best alternative to OE spark plugs, offering OE fit form and function supporting all foreign and domestic makes and models at a value price. Autolite provides the automotive aftermarket and original equipment manufacturers with the highest quality ignition products and is the leading supplier of spark plugs in the world.
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- Autolite Iridium Ultra is an engineered OE replacement iridium spark plug.
- A laser-welded 0.5mm pure iridium finewire center electrode provides optimal fuel efficiency, acceleration and focused ignitability.
- Nickel-plated shell to resist corrosion.
- High-alumina ceramic insulator for increased strength.
- Laser welded 0.5mm Iridium finewire center electrode.
- Proprietary platinum sidewire technology.
DENSO – Double Platinum Spark Plug: OE Performance, lasts 60K+ Miles, P16PR11 (Part No.3114)
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Manufactured to the strictest OE performance, durability and emissions standards.
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- OE grade platinum on both center and ground electrodes
- Premium shell construction with machine-rolled threads
- Superior thermal conductivity
- Sustained spark performance over 60,000 miles
- Reduced secondary required voltage, increased ignition efficiency
- Satisfied customers, reduced shop comebacks
- Double Platinum
Victor Reinz – Spark Plug Tube Seal Set (Part No.18-10155-01)
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With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.
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- Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
MAHLE Original – Spark Plug Tube Seal Set (Part No.B31733)
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MAHLE® gaskets provide world class sealing products trusted by OEMs & Technicians around the globe.
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- All MAHLE gaskets meet or exceed the original equipment specifications providing the finest sealing products available
- MAHLE gaskets utilizes OE equivalent or better materials in all our gaskets
- MAHLE gaskets is the leader in Domestic, Asian and European applications
- The contents of MAHLE gaskets are packaged in shrink wrapped tray, giving you the added security of knowing that you have the right parts, prior to opening the package
Ishino Stone – Spark Plug Tube Seal (Part No.A8027521376ISH)
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ISHINO STONE® – Corteco Ishino Corporation of Japan – has been manufacturing gaskets since 1932 and tier-1 OEM supplier to Toyota, Honda and other Japanese auto manufacturers.
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- Superb quality and precision manufacturing process to ensure overall sealing dependability
- Static sealing solutions are guaranteed to supply strong sealing power to eliminate any leakage
- Manufactured to exact OEM specifications
Felpro – SPARK PLUG TUBE SEAL SET (Part No.ES 72974)
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Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust
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- Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
- Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
- Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
- Unsurpassed quality you can trust
- Validated for fit, form, and function
Popular 2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs Categories
2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 2003 Kia Optima. Maybe you just need a couple of Spark Plugs. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 63 different Spark Plugs in our inventory ranging from $2.99 to $53.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 2003 Kia Optima running smoothly.
Spark Plugs are only as good as their brand. We stock 9 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 2003 Kia Optima. NGK, Autolite, and E3 are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!
We know you’ll find the perfect Spark Plugs for your 2003 Kia Optima, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,600 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Platinum TT Spark Plug with Twin-Tip Design for Enhanced Ignition with 4.6 stars and Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IK16TT with 4.8 stars.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Spark Plugs to keep your 2003 Kia Optima rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!
Spark Plugs Brands To Make Your 2003 Kia Optima Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 2003 Kia Optima demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Spark Plugs make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Optima the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Spark Plugs brands and parts.
Popular NGK Spark Plugs
We carry NGK parts in our stock across Spark Plugs categories, plus more. For a 2003 Kia Optima, our most popular NGK Spark Plugs include:
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OE Series Standard Nickel Spark Plug: Conventional Tip Design, BKR5ES-11
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Top 2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs from NGK
NGK products are another trusted brand when it comes to Spark Plugs for your 2003 Kia Optima. Popular NGK parts include:
FAQs for 2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs
What are the most purchased Spark Plugs for the 2003 Kia Optima?
Out of 63 Spark Plugs for the 2003 Kia Optima, the most popular in our inventory are:
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Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition
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Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration
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What are the top-rated 2003 Kia Optima Spark Plugs?
Top-rated Spark Plugs for your 2003 Kia Optima based on customer reviews/ratings are:
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Platinum TT Spark Plug with Twin-Tip Design for Enhanced Ignition
“Perfect fit! Excellent product.”
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Iridium TT Spark Plug: Ultimate Endurance and Power, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IK16TT
“made my 98 sentra se run alot better.increase in acceleration and gas.”
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Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life
“Greatest”
