cold engine tap

I just bought a 2000 6 cylinder Mustang with manual transmission, 68,000 miles. I notice a tapping noise when the engine is started that doesn't last too long. What is it and what do I need to do about it? Thanks!

What weight oil are you using?

What weight oil are you using?
I just purchased the car and I don't know what the previous owner used. I just took it to Jiffy Lube and I think they used 5W30, but I heard the noise before that.

I just bought a 2000 6 cylinder Mustang with manual transmission, 68,000 miles. I notice a tapping noise when the engine is started that doesn't last too long. What is it and what do I need to do about it? Thanks!

i wouldn't be too freaked about it, just keep an eye on it. what is probably is is your valve train. it takes a minute for oil to get circulated through the valve train, so this is what the noise may be.

i wouldn't be too freaked about it, just keep an eye on it. what is probably is is your valve train. it takes a minute for oil to get circulated through the valve train, so this is what the noise may be.


Thanks - I'll do that