Noisy Lifters at 11k?

[Grant Lenahan]

>  >I was driving the A4 today when I noticed lifter noise upon
>  >cold startup.

"upon cold startup" is the key phrase in any hydraulic-lifter car.
Since Audi's have had a history of noisy lifters, and its only on 
cold startup, why worry?

I trust you do use OEM oil filters with anti-backflow valves?

>Lifter noise on a car w/ only 11k miles? What's
>  >going on? This is the third oil change after the factory fill,
>>each time w/ Mobil 1 10W30. I am concerned about lifter noise
>>in a very new car. Any thoughts? I am more concerned if it is
>>an exhaust tick.
>
>Are you sure it's not injector ticking? I've heard the fuel injectors
>ticking on almost new cars too, and almost all brands.. VW, Audi, BMW,
>Toyota, Nissan etc.
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