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Originally Posted by enp83
I'm seriously considering picking up a used hybrid this week and just wanted to know if it's safe to have a professional automotive detailer "steam clean" the engine bay? My parents and a couple friends have had this done to their cars before and it looked great. I'm not doing this for looks so much but the current owner lives on a gravel road and the engine bay is extremely dirty/dusty. I don't know the extra hybrid powertrain/electronics would pose a problem or possibly be effected? I do plan to call up a couple Honda dealerships tomorrow to get their opinion.
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I can't help about Honda hybrids but I'd recommend two items real quickly:
1) get the maintenance manual - this will be your road map to the vehicle and systems.
2) replace all fluids and lubricants - assume they are contaminated with dirt and grit. Steam cleaning won't get the grit out.
GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson