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5Brake fluid
Recommended fluid:
Brake fluid SAE J1703
FMVSS No. 116, DOT3
NOTE:
On vehicles with manual transmission, the brake
fluid serves also as clutch fluid.
CAUTION
• When adding brake fluid, be careful not to
allow dirt and other contaminants to enter
the brake fluid reservoir. Any contaminants
entering the reservoir could damage the
brake system and cause it to malfunction.
• If the fluid level drops abnormally, there may
be a brake fluid leak. Have the brake system
inspected by an authorized Sterling service
facility.
• If brake fluid is not changed regularly, com-
ponents of the brake system can be dam-
aged. Be sure to replace the brake fluid
every 30,000 miles (50 000 km), or every two
years, whichever is sooner.
Inspection
interval
Daily pretrip inspection
Replacement
intervals
Every 30,000 miles (50 000 km)
or every two years
WARNING
• Hydraulic brake fluid is hazardous, and
can cause blindness if it gets into your
eyes. Always wear safety glasses when
handling brake fluid or bleeding brake
components. Brake fluid may also be a
skin irritant. If you get it on your skin,
wash it off as soon as possible.
• The hydraulic brake and power steering
systems must be bled whenever any fitting
has been loosened or disconnected. Fail-
ure to bleed the system will allow air to
remain in it. That will decrease the vehi-
cle's braking ability and can result in an
accident, property damage, and serious
personal injury.
• Be sure to use the recommended brake
fluid. Do not mix different brands or types
of fluid. This will damage the rubber parts
of the brake system and can cause prop-
erty damage, loss of braking and serious
personal injury.
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