1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 259

Brakes Brake Fluid of the brake system.If it is,you should have your brake system fiied, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won't work well, or won't work all. at So, it isn't a good idea to off' your brake fluid. "top Adding brakefluid won't correct a leak. you add fluid If when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. should add You (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. filled It is with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put the fluid level in, goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out I If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn the engine if is hot enough. You or others couldbe burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. 1 I When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. chime will sound you A if try to drive with this warning light See "Brake on. System WarningLight" in the Index. 6-27