fuz

Got a killer deal on a beautiful 1998 E300TD (no pics yet as she is dirty from Ohio snowy interstates) with 131k miles ($5k). The Carfax shows she had her valve body rebuilt in 2006 by a dealer in NJ. Anybody ever had this done and know whether they would replace all the fluid during this or only what was in the pan? I noticed too that the transmission cooler was flushed at ~16k. As I haven't been under the car yet I am assuming this is the one in the bottom of the radiator? New to Benz and diesels. Haven't tried calling the servicing dealer yet, but that will be my next step.
Thanks!

09/23/1997 15 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tenafly, NJ Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
04/07/1998 8,000 Service Facility Brakes checked
Brake booster replaced
07/17/1998 13,226 Service Facility Recommended maintenance performed
Stabilizer bar bushings replaced
Windshield washer checked
Cabin air filter replaced
Body noise checked
09/11/1998 15,004 Service Facility Electrical system checked
Horn replaced
10/12/1998 15,795 Service Facility Engine checked
ABS system checked
Electrical system checked
Transmission computer/module checked
Transmission checked
Automatic transmission cooler flushed
02/24/1999 19,110 Service Facility Electrical system checked
Exterior light bulbs replaced
10/16/1999 28,777 Service Facility Wheel(s) replaced
Front brakes replaced
Window regulator replaced
Door trim panel replaced
03/10/2000 33,784 Service Facility Radio/sound system checked
Radio removed
10/20/2000 37,525 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Power seat checked
04/06/2001 48,587 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Electrical system checked
Computer checked
Engine checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Cylinder head gasket replaced
Turbocharger checked
MAF sensor replaced
11/24/2001 57,427 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Rear brake pads replaced
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Front brake rotors replaced
Front brake pads replaced
Chrome/alloy wheels installed
Wheel(s) replaced
09/21/2002 65,252 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Stabilizer bar bushings replaced
Stabilizer bar links replaced
Maintenance inspection completed
Sway bar links replaced
Body noise checked
12/24/2002 72,425 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Electrical system checked
Glow plug replaced
Glow plug system checked
07/31/2004 92,814 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Electrical system checked
A/C receiver/dryer replaced
Alignment performed
A/C and heating temperature control checked
A/C compressor repaired
A/C compressor replaced
A/C and heating system checked
Engine oil leak checked
Brakes checked
Alignment checked
Maintenance inspection completed
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
02/14/2006 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Valve body replaced
Valve body overhauled
Fuel system checked
02/14/2007 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Vehicle serviced
04/28/2007 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Vehicle serviced
07/08/2008 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Washed/detailed
03/16/2010 128,997 Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp
Englewood, NJ
201-567-1400
www.benzel-busch.com Maintenance inspection completed
Driveshaft flex disc replaced
Drive belt(s) replaced
12/28/2010 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
01/04/2011 131,814 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Englewood, NJ
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
Vehicle color noted as Silver
01/16/2011 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair
http://www.buellwinkle.com/MBOBD2.html

fuz

Answering my own question, I pulled this tidbit
"It is acceptable to drain the oil out into a clean container and reuse it, provided it was collected using the MB filter funnel."
from
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...t=25566&page=3

so looks as thought it might be possible I have original fluid. Will keep my question updated.

RichardM98

Since you know the dealer who did the work why not just ask? If they will pull up the service invoice it will say how many quarts of fluid used and you will have your answer.

Sounds like the car was well taken care of. Consider yourself luckier than most.

01BlackE320

it is extreemly unlikely that the oil was reused. I've never seen a dealer do that. The oil would likely get contiminated and dealers want to sell transmission fluid

desired_speeds

dealers never reuse oil, nor do any shops i've ever heard of.

Fabio D

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