1996 Chevy Lumina

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLSHARPS
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When I first start the car it makes a loud ticking noise, especially on colder days. After 15 to 30 minutes the noise goes away and the car seems to run fine. Sometimes it doesn't make the noise at all.
Aug 4, 2010 at 8:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a valve lifter leakdown problem-try doing an engine flush and see what heppens
Aug 4, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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