1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 275

Checking Brake Fluid What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid - such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only, and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. @ With the Tong kind of fluid in your brake system, your brakes may not work well, or they may not even workat all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. Thefluid level should be above the plastic seam in the reservoir. If it isn't, have your brake system checked to see Zthere i a leak s A€krwmk is done on thebrake hydraulic system, make sme the levelis above the plastic seam, near the base of the filler neck. 6-34 t