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Originally Posted By: Bud_One Is the lifter tick all the time or only on start ups ? Sometimes it starts as soon as I turn on the truck, but other times, it doesn't start until just before it gets up to temperature, but either way, once the truck is up to temperature, the tick is gone completely.

Greetings, I have a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 CC 4x2 with the 5.3L V8/Vortec 5300. I've recently started having issues with lifter tick during the winter of this year, but I've never had that sort of issue before. I tried replacing my Royal Purple 5w30 with Royal Purple 5w30 High...

Originally Posted By: eljefino Saturn s-series, on the other hand, are supposed to have them but very rarely do. When I see one in a car in a picture (dealer lot or whatever) I imagine it living an easy life or being meticulously maintained, something that doesn't happen around here. Awwh, but...