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If you have too much brake
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fluid, it can spill on the engine.
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fluid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be
burned, and your vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only
when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine when to check your brake
fluid. See "Periodic Maintenance
Inspections" in the Index.
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b Check Brake Fluid:
ou can check the brake fluid without
king off the cap. Just look at the brake
.uid reservoir. The fluid level should be
bove the plastic seam in the reservoir.
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It
isn't, have your brake system
hecked to see if there is a leak.
,fter work is done on the brake hydraulic
ystem, make sure the level is above the
lastic seam, near the base of the filler
eck.
dhat to Add:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake
fluid
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such as Delco-
Supreme 1 l @ (GM Part No. 1052535).
Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
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NOTICE:
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DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can
damage your vehicle. Don't
use it.
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Don't let someone put in the
wrong kind of fluid. For
example, just a few drops
mineral-based oil, such a 5
engine oil, in your brake
system can damage brake
system parts so badly that
they'll have to be replaced.
Srake fluid can damage p----.,
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be careful not to snill brake
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