1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 255

Brakes Brake Fluid of the brake system. it is, you should have your brake If means that sooner or later your system fixed, since a leak brakes won't work well, or won't work all. at So, it isn't a good idea to "top your brake fluid. off' If you add fluid Adding brake fluid won't correct a leak. when your linings are worn, then you'll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add is (or remove) brake fluid, necessary, only when work as done on the brake hydraulic system. Your brake master cylinder reservoir here. It is filled is with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down toan acceptable level during normal brake liningwear.Whennewlinings are put in, the fluid level is goes back up. The other reason that fluid is leaking out If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill will on the engine. The fluid burn if the engine is hot enough. or others could be burned, You and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work done on the brake is hydraulic system. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake A if warning light will come on. chime will sound you try to drive with this warning light on. See "Brake System Warning Light'' in Index. the 6-26