OTOFIX D1 Lite Review: Scotty Kilmer's Take on Autel's Budget Scanner

Hey folks, Scotty here. I just got my hands on the OTOFIX D1 Lite OBD2 Scanner – and let me tell you, this little scanner is a hidden gem. It’s cheap, but it does way more than you’d expect for the price.

Now, if you’ve seen my videos, you know I usually rely on my high-end Autel Maxisys Ultra. It’s a beast – but it also costs around $5,000. As a pro mechanic, that’s a necessary investment. But for most people? That’s just too much.

Enter the OTOFIX D1 Lite. It’s made by Autel, and it shares a lot of the same software and functionality as my expensive tool – but it only costs $399(Buy only €299 at AutelShop.de). Yeah, you heard that right.

So what can it do?
It connects easily with a small dongle, reads your VIN automatically, and scans all the systems in your car – engine, transmission, ABS, airbags, tire pressure monitors, you name it. It even lets you run active tests. For example, you can test ABS solenoids, activate the vacuum pump, or check throttle response – all from inside your car.

It also walks you through special functions like bleeding brakes or resetting oil levels. And if you’re buying a used car, it can read mileage from different modules to make sure no one‘s tampered with the odometer.

Now, it’s not for electric vehicles – you’ll still need the pro gear for that. But for regular gas or hybrid cars, this thing is a powerhouse. It supports enhanced diagnostics for tons of brands and does everything you’d need without the crazy price tag.