1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 273

your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner orlater your brakes won't work well, won't or work at all. So, it isn't a good idea to "top off' your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. I When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warning light on. See"Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 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. @ ' A CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burn if the engineis 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. With the wrong kind fluid in your brake of system, your brakes may not work or they well, may not even workat all. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.