GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 284)

Checking Brake Fluid
You can check Ihe brake
Hu Id Mhout lakfng ofi
(he cap
Just looi( at lha brake Itund reservoir, The fluid level
should be above MIN. it il isn't, have your brake system
checked lo see if there is a leak.
Ahef wofti is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure Ihe level is above the M1N but not over ihe
MAX mark.
What to Add
Whan you do need brake Ituld, use ocity POT-3 brake
fluid- Use naw brake fluid irorri a seated container
onJy See
Psii Dr Reconjm&na&d Ftuids and Ludncants
on ¡yage 6- f 7
Afvvays dean the brake lluld reservoir cap and Ihe area
arourd Ihe cap before removing It. This ^1(1 help
keep dirt froni entering the reservoir.
Л CAUTION:
With the wrong Kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may nol work welt or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use Ihe proper brake
ftuid.
fifoticer
Using the wrong ftuld can bvadfy dsmage brake
system parts. For example. Just s few drop^ of
mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your
brake system can damage brake system
parts sc badly that they'll have to be replaced.
Don't 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 nol lo spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If
you de, wash it off Immediataly, See
'Appearsnice Care" in the index.
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