Most jobs are quicker, easier, & cheaper if the vehicle is CLEAN before starting. Water is safe to use on nearly everything because it's no different than driving in heavy rain. Just avoid oil seals & distributors. Some soap/surfactant (I use dilute Dawn & PurplePower) gets things even cleaner even quicker.
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