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Old 02-19-2006, 08:24 PM
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Default Re: Hybrid "detailing" - steam clean engine bay?

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Originally Posted by bwilson4web
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
Good advice, I would change the oil right away for sure. He said the owners manual recommends 7.5k-10k oil changes? I know some cars say that now, wasnt sure about the hybrids but he said (and showed receits) for oil changes every 5k with mobile 1 0w-20. The interior of the car was really clean, exterior in great shape, well taken care of car....just lived on a gravel road. Not a long drive on the gravel, more like an extended long gravel driveway.

What other fluids do you think should be changed? Car has 25k miles on it.
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