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1996 Buick Century engine ticking at start up

Tiny
BLOODANDBOURBON
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  • 1996 BUICK CENTURY
Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Buick Century 6 cyl 119000 miles

i've noticed a ticking sound coming from my engine when I start it up. But it goes away after 5min or so or after driving. Is this something I should be concerned about? Or is there a cheap way to fix it, like using those engine treatments?
I never noticed the sound before cuz I had a bad a/c pulley and that would always whine, after I replaced it I noticed the ticking.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 AT 5:28 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you using an oil filter that has an anti-flowback valve. Some of the filters will actually allow the oil to drain from them. As a result, you may hear a ticking until the pressure builds.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009 AT 11:19 PM

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