Chevy engine ticks when it idles

2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO
70,000 MILES
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FLORIDA11
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When the engine is started it ticks and as I accelerate the tick gets faster. It also smells of gas when I first start it. Do you know what it could be and if it will be an expensive fix or is it something I can fix at home?
Mar 10, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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FIXITMR
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peed increases with rpm? may be a lifter noise. what viscosity oil do you use. you could try adding LUCAS oil stabilizer.
Mar 10, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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