Is steam cleaning safe?
            
            
                My Mercedes E220 Bluetec is 11 years old now, the engine looks dirty. Is it okay to get the engine steam cleaned?
            
            Asked on 21 February 2025 by Satpal Bhogal
                    Answered by 
                            David Ross
                    
                
                        Steam cleaning an engine is a safe procedure assuming it is done with care by an experienced professional and can give excellent results.
                    
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