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If the level is low, add enough fluid
to bring the level up to the proper
area on the dipstick.
See the "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants" chart later in this
section to determine what kind of
fluid to use.
Add only enough fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the mark.
NOTICE
Using the wrong kind of fluid
could damage system compo-
nents. Always use the recom-
mended fluid.
Damage caused by the use of
any fluid that is not recom-
mended is not covered by your
new vehicle warranty.
Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
There are two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the master
cylinder might go down. The
first is that the brake fluid level
decreases by an acceptable
amount during normal brake
lining wear. When new linings are
put in, the fluid level goes back up.
The other reason is that fluid may
be leaking out of the brake system.
If it is, you should have the brake
system fixed.
It is not a good idea to "top off"
your brake fluid. Adding brake
fluid will not correct a leak. If you
add fluid when the linings are
worn, then there will be too
much fluid when you get new
brake linings. You should add (or
remove) brake fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
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