2002 Ford Explorer clatter in am

2002 FORD EXPLORER
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM M. COX
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Temps below 70 degrees ,I get a engine clatter(like a tappet) in am. goes away in 20 sec. seems to be temp sensitive. the colder it is the longer the chatter lasts. I live in southern FL. It is usually only happens in am and once for the day. It stopped for a week after my reg oil change and then began again.
Sincerely Jim Cox
May 14, 2010 at 2:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What weight oil are you using?
May 17, 2010 at 1:01 AM
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