2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 228

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 227 Use only the manufacturer's recommended brake fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" for the correct fluid type. Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be damaged causing partial or complete brake failure. • Brake fluid can damage the finish of your vehicle. Do not allow brake fluid to contact any painted surface. Change Brake Fluid Brake fluid will tend to absorb moisture from the atmosphere over time. If the fluid becomes contaminated with water, brake performance will deteriorate. Therefore, the brake fluid must be changed at the intervals specified in the "Maintenance Schedules" in this manual. See your authorized dealer for service. WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. 7