2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 310

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 15. Always clean the brake fluid resewsir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering ! reservoir. Notice: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, your in brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. 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. hltn tne wrong kind of fluidyour brake in system, your brakes may not work or they well, may not even work all. This could cause a at crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. I I 5-39