E36 Service Lights

[MercuryRises]

Guys,

I bought an E36 318i about 2 months ago. First thing I did when I got it home was give it a once over, Oil and filter change, Air Filter change, new sparks etc.

I have new brake pads sitting next to me right now, waiting for some time off and decent weather so they can go on. I plan to change the brake fluid at this point too.

Just a couple of questions, Firstly, what's the best brake fluid I can put in, the filler cap says Only use DOT 4.0, but could I got to DOT 5.1?

Secondly, once the fluid has been changed, can anyone tell me if there is a way to turn off the Oil/Service lights and the little clock picture that means it's time to change the brake fluid (i guess I'd have to reset the timer?)


Cheers

M.R

[Y282]

the draper reset tool is fine and is only a tenner.

[MercuryRises]

Excellent, thanks guys

[liquidken]

The basic reset tools won't extinguish the brake fluid. They will only reset the oil and inspection lights.

You'd either need something like a Peake tool or the INPA system via a PC.