2003 Ford Taurus lifter noise when I start the car.

2003 FORD TAURUS
103,400 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PENAS2
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In the morning when I turn on my car. I hear the lifters for about 1 minute. after that the noise goes away. I was concern about what would cause that noise.
Jun 20, 2010 at 12:54 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, these engines are shim adjusted so i would be thinking that it is a slow oil pressure pick up problem, when was the oil & filter last changed and are you using a quality filter with anti drain back valve?

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 20, 2010 at 1:30 AM
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