What
to
Add
Notice:
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3
brake
fluid. Refer
to
Part
D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page
6-75.
Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from enteri-- the reservoir.
With
the wrong kind of fluid
in
your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper brake
fluid.
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake
system parts. For example, just a few drops of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts
so
badly that they’ll have to be replaced.
Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
9
If
you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint finish can
be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle.
If
you do, wash
it
off
immediately. See
“Appearance Care” in the Index.
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