1996 Buick Century engine ticking at start up

1996 BUICK CENTURY
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BLOODANDBOURBON
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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.
Jun 25, 2009 at 5:28 AM
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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.
Jun 27, 2009 at 11:19 PM