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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Clack!clack!clack!

Thats The Sound My F350 6.0 Makes At Start Up, As If Theres No Oil.
I Have Oil,15w40. Down In New Orleans And Its Been In The 30's In Morning To The 50's-60's Afternoon. Is This Normal? What Can I Do?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:33 AM
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it is probably diesel igniting. if it is that bad, take it to a dealer, but when cold these trucks can be some ferocious noise makers.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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These trucks do clat when cold expecally when cold, i know mine does i run 15w/40 multigrade , its about 20 out there right now, you really wanna hear some clatting go start an 7.3L idi up at 0 Degress with 15w/40 your gonna hear some funny noises coming from under the hood
 
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