ticking at idle from engine

2006 DODGE MAGNUM
66,456 MILES
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ZHYLER2006
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hello, I have a 2006 magnum that recently picked up a tick tick noise while idling and gets louder and faster as i drive, what is it? The ticking noise from the engine and I got some advice but not sure what it is, no loss of power or smoke but worried something else is wrong
Nov 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like valve lifters-check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge
Nov 25, 2011 at 9:43 PM
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