motor tick

2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
83,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB DAY 50
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2001 3.1 has bad ticking sound at valve covers. it does quite down after it warms up but never goes away. Suggestions?
Dec 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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FIXITMR
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you could try adding an oil stabilizer along with 20w50 oil. i had a bad tick and that cured mine. if you have very cold weather then just add stabilizer to your current oil. i use lucas brand.
Dec 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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