1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 280

Brakes Brake Fluid of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since leak means that sooneror later your a brakes won't work well,or won't work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct aleak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. in the There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level reservoir might go down.The first is that the brake fluid goes down toan acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid burn if the engine is will 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. When your brake fluid fallsto a low level, your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you try to drivewith this warning light on. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 6-28