Ticking when I start my truck?

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larissa

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I have an 01 Chevy silverado 5.4 v8.
Today when I started it there was a ticking in the motor. I heard that this can be a lifter? How can I know for sure? How do I fix it and will it be expensive?

Note that I am a woman just trying to get as much info as possible before going to a mechanic and having a $1000 bill....
 
The engine is a 5.3 and with the miles on the engine more then likely it is a lifter.Is the oil pressure good on the gauge?If so then don't worry to much and try lucas additive next oil change that make quiet it down.
 
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