Lifter rattle during cold start

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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Lifter rattle during cold start

I have a 2010 f150 4x4 with the 4.6. When i start engine to go to work the lifters rattle for about 15 seconds then stops. Is this something i should be worried about.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 02:23 PM
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What brand of oil filter are you using and what weight oil?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Valvoline 5w20 oil and a stp oil filter
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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Get rid of that STP filter and put a Motorcraft on it. It sounds like the anti-drainback valve is stuck open which is common with cheap filters. You can buy Motorcraft filters at Walmart, and they aren't expensive.

I believe the STP filters are made by Fram, which is a terrible filter.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Ok thanks ill give it a try
 
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