There are machines that do it , see that link I posted above . It’s not normal MB/Indy practice and I don’t think I’ve ever heard it discussed on the forums , but if you search it , garages are doing it .
Good to know Alex , I’d never heard of it
Not really.... it defeat's the whole purpose of the job by putting new oil into a contaminated environment. Do you have the service history of the car?? When was the last transmission ATF change done, and who did it?
Yes, I've seen them, but sometimes its possible that there's a service book history there as well, especially with cars from that era. I completely understand your thinking and would be the same myself....my latest purchase, a 2014 E class 220 CDI, with MB history up to Feb 2019. None the less, I have the ATF, and Filter, Bolts and Gasket purchased already, and not only the ATF, but anti-freeze and brake fluid too. According to the Service Assist, I still have about 130 days left to the next engine oil and Filter change...but while the car is on the lift, I'll most likely do the oil as well. And that will mark a good starting point for my relationship with the car.
Looks untouched to me, lack of finger prints or other evidence it's been removed. It's horrible when one thinks they may have been ripped off.
His lack of protestation says it all, I'd politely decline and get a refund and take it somewhere else, ideally a recomend indy and get them to photograph what's inside, for your own interest if nothing else.
Seems a good result. If the magnets come out looking clean, and the fluid the same you might want to have a bottle of wine ready!!! In all seriousness, seems likely he's just dropped the fluid, which isn't on, or what you paid for.
Yes, and put it down to experience..and when its finished correctly this time, find someone else to do your servicing..
