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Man that sucks. I know I could give the advise, but as you are aware, hind sight is 20/20. I am sure you know that 100 percent now. I don't know if you could work out anything with the seller, as it was probably as is.

This is one of those lessons learned the hard way that will stick with you for many years to come. Rest assured, when it comes to major purchases in the future you will not make the same mistake, which if I am correct at your point in life you have not brought a house yet. That is a road full of pitfalls.

I know I get blasted by mechanic's for this, but this has served me well for 15 years or so.

When I change oil, as I do most of the time for my self. I add an extra half to a quart of oil.

Why, I have never own a new car or truck and most had small leaks, so this way I have extra for the leak.

Is it safe? Allot of mechanic's will say no, I have heard some actually say the would rather be a quart low then half a quart over. Not me. I have worked on engines, at least a few Fords and only Fords. I know if the cars and truck that I have worked on the oil pan is in such a way it would probably take 2 or 3 before the oil would rather the lowest moving parts, such as the Crack shaft.

I know this because when I had some oil pans off and I could see the line where the normal level of the oil had been.

Also don't take my word for this and try yourself, unless you are comfortable, as I am not a certified mechanic. I work on my own stuff.