Should I get the Oilservice reset tool or the R5/FCX-3 ( or -16) ?
Most people who order the low cost Oilservice reset tool end up buying the R5/FCX-3 later. Why? Because Check Engine lights (also known as the MIL or “Service engine soon” light) are simply unavoidable in BMWs. And unless you have the R5/FCX-3 you are put in the position of relying on or paying a third party to read the codes; usually at a cost of about $100, which happens to be the price difference between the Oilservice tool and the R5/FCX-3! Sometimes you find out that the MIL was on for nothing more than a loose gas cap. But, when faced with a large, hard to understand repair bill and overly technical explanation, it becomes clear that the extra money for the R5/FCX-3 would have been money well spent. Scan tools are popular for a good reason! People who think that code scanning is too technical have not tried the R5/FCX-3 – it is fool proof – using one compares in difficulty to checking your oil!
