Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 255)

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Brakes

Brake Fluid

Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s

side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT

-3

brake fluid. See “Engine Compartment Overview” in

the Index.

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 to an acceptable level during normal brake

lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level

goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out

of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake

system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later your

brakes won’t work well, or won’t 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, as necessary, only when work is

done on the brake hydraulic system.

CAUTION:

If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on

the engine. The fluid will burn if the engine is

hot enough. You or others could be burned,

and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake

fluid only when work is done on the brake

hydraulic system.

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