1996 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 254

BRAKE When your brake fluid falls to alow level, your brake warning light will come on. See "Brake SystemW a g Light" in the Index. With the wrong kind fluid in your of 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. ' NOT1C.E: What toAdd When you,do need brakefluid, use onlyDOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 1952535). Use new brake from a sealed fluid the container only, and always clean brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. @ . 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. Forexample, just a';few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damagebrake system parts so badly that they'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish be can damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. \ , 6-27