1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 274

What toAdd When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed container only. @ NOTICE: Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such asengine oil, in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey'll have tobe replaced. Don't let someone in the put wrong kindof 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 itoff immediately. See "Appearance Care" in the Index. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir and the area cap around the cap before removingit. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. 0 With the wrong kind fluid in your brake of system, your brakes may not work or they well, may not even work all. This could causea at crash. Always use the proper brake fluid. 6-32 ~.