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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Noise.
Mileage: 70,000 miles.

Asked on March 10, 2012

Chevy engine ticks when it idles

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?
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Replied on March 10, 2012

peed increases with rpm? may be a lifter noise. what viscosity oil do you use. you could try adding LUCAS oil stabilizer.

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