Maintenance / 2001 Automatic 4-speed · 6 cyl · 3.8 L

Brake fluid and inspection

Check the reservoir and inspect any low level, warning light or changed pedal feel before driving. Repeated topping-up is not a repair.

IntervalInspect the complete brake system twice yearly; investigate fluid loss. The manual does not specify a fixed brake-fluid replacement interval.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Brake fluid

Brake fluid
DOT 3 equivalent to Delco Supreme 11 Verified

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Prestone DOT 3 Synthetic Brake Fluid

Specified brake fluid · One 32-US-fl-oz bottle contains 946 mL. Use fresh fluid from a sealed container. Determine the bleeding quantity and procedure for the installed brake system before ordering; this bottle is not a verified full-system quantity. Diagnose a low level or abnormal pedal before topping up.

Part number: AS401 · 32 US fl oz (946 mL)

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Fluid handling
Use the specified fresh fluid from a sealed container. Keep it clean and off paint; bleeding and hydraulic repairs require the correct service procedure.