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When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3
brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 527.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and
the area around the cap before removing it.
This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of fluid in your
brake system, your brakes may not work
well, or they may not even work at all.
This could cause a crash. Always use
the proper brake fluid.
Notice:
• Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just
a few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in your brake system
can damage brake system parts so
badly that they will have to be replaced.
Do not let someone put in the wrong
kind of 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 it
off immediately. See Washing Your Vehicle
on page 496.
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