Mazda 6 making clicking nose...?

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My '04 Mazda 6 recently started making a clicking nose (similar to a noise made when running a stick across a wooden fence). It seems to be coming from the front of the car, and to right of the gas pedal. It is a manaul transmission 2.0 liter 4 cyl. engine. In lower gears the noise only seems to happen in mid RPM's. Once i'm going full speed, 55-75 on highway, the noise is quite dimmed by road noise, but still audible. In the higher gears it only seems to make the noise when pressing the gas to maintain speed. If it step off the gas or floor the gas, the noise subsides.

Any idea of what could be causing this? I've been reading about problems like this and it seems it could be anything from bad gas, need oil change/engine cleaner, to loose valves, etc. Any help is appreciated and also a cost estimate would be helpful.

Thanks!
I appreicate the help, I am planning on taking to the shop, but just wanted to see opinions on here first. Thanks again!
 
hard to say without hearing it but best you just stop at any shop and ask them to check it
 
From what you've described, it sounds as if it may be a lifter tick. Take it to the shop to be certain and get an oil change if its been a while since your last.
 
Check to see if there something (stick, road debris) stuck under the car. Start small, then work your way up.
 
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