Clatter on cold start - happened twice
#1
Clatter on cold start - happened twice
This happened twice.....
Cold, about 10F-15F, the vehicle had sat unused for about 5 to 7 days. Fired right up but made a loud clattering sound that lasted for about 3-5 seconds, although it seemed much longer than that. Truck runs fine. What is it? Not sure if there is anything to worry about or not.
All fluids are normal.
2006 F150 with V6, about 3500 miles.
Cold, about 10F-15F, the vehicle had sat unused for about 5 to 7 days. Fired right up but made a loud clattering sound that lasted for about 3-5 seconds, although it seemed much longer than that. Truck runs fine. What is it? Not sure if there is anything to worry about or not.
All fluids are normal.
2006 F150 with V6, about 3500 miles.
#3
It is lack of oil in the top end at start up. If you are not using an Motorcraft FL-820S, you might want to change back to it. It has a silicon anti-drain back valve that is stronger than most. No guarantee with a 5-7 day sit for the vehicle, but may help. Definitely change if you are currently using Frams.
#4
Originally Posted by kingfish51
It is lack of oil in the top end at start up. If you are not using an Motorcraft FL-820S, you might want to change back to it. It has a silicon anti-drain back valve that is stronger than most. No guarantee with a 5-7 day sit for the vehicle, but may help. Definitely change if you are currently using Frams.
#5
Originally Posted by SMIGGS
Do the V6's use the anti-drainback valves also? I'm thinking it might just be a combination of the cold and the truck sitting for days. What oil do you have in it? 5W-30?
Last edited by kingfish51; 02-27-2007 at 04:12 PM.
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#7
Originally Posted by keith97xlt
ive run 10/30 castol in every vehicle ive ever owned. im up in here in massachusetts we get some cold nites. i know some arent big on fram filters. ive never had a problem with them though.
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#8
Actually, I am using the recommended Motorcraft filter and oil. The weight is 5-20 as per the owners manual.
No noises noted, even when cold, if used daily or every other day. So maybe it is drain back and the loss of oil to the hydraulic lifters that is the source of the noise.
No noises noted, even when cold, if used daily or every other day. So maybe it is drain back and the loss of oil to the hydraulic lifters that is the source of the noise.
Last edited by The996Pilot; 02-27-2007 at 04:39 PM.
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#10
Originally Posted by keith97xlt
the 4.6 is a overhead cam engine so the oil has to travel way up to top to get everything. so a quality filter is essential. i belive 4.2 is a regular overhead valve setup?
996Pilot,
Is this the coldest temps since owning the truck?