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I was planning to do an oil service reset on my 2018 Macan using my Durametric Pro, only to discover MY 2018 Macans are NOT supported by the current Durametric software.  I'd appreciate a recommendation for a scan tool that can do all of the basic service functions - oil and service interval resets,brake release, battery replacement, etc.  Both Autel and X431 offer so many different models, it's almost impossible to determine which model to buy and know it will do the necessary procedures.  Anyone have a recommendation for a verified, specific unit?

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I have an Autel MS906 BT (as well as a PIWIS 3). 

The Autel worked fine on my 2017 Macan GTS. It is nice that it is Bluetooth so you just plug in a transmitter plug and hold the tablet (no wires).

Still it was about $1300.00 and requires are yearly subscription to continue to get updates (first year is included). As I recall the updates subscription is about half the cost - so I paid $695. They do occasionally have a discount on subscriptions. 

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Thanks, Loren.  It looks like there's not much of a  difference in price between a clone PIWIS III and the MS906BT.  How much functionality would one forego by not going with the PIWIS III clone?  Or alternatively, since it's specific to Porsche (and I have two to tinker on) probably more fully compatible.  If the Autel unit will do most of the what the PIWIS will do, plus having the advantage of working on other vehicle marques, it might make more sense to buy.  I'm certain either will do far more than I'd ever use them for, but I do like tools to work with.

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