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Engine Clanking on Cold Start

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Hello all,
I have a '98 GT w/ 47,000 Miles on it. I noticed over the past few winters that when the engine is cold and I start the car I get a clanking sound coming from the engine for no longer than 2 seconds. It almost sounds like a bunch of marbles bouncing around in the engine. The only time I hear the noise is on start up. The engine sounds and runs fine after I hear the noise. It only seems to do it in the winter....it doesn't do it in the summer. I am using 5w-30 Valvaline Durablend and a Motorcraft filter. Any Idea's on what this noise is and how to get rid of it? Any input would be much appreciated.
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engineer76 said:
So if you really want to do something about cold start and fast lubrication go with a 0W-XX.
So basically, if I go with a 0w-30 I will get the same protection when the engine warms up as I would with the 5w-30? Also, if I use 5w-20 then I will see no difference and could possible still get the noise on cold start?
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