My Chevrolet Kalos makes ticking noises when starting from cold ,is this normal?

[David A]

1.4 Engine , noise disappears when warmed up

 

[bobweb]

Switch to a synthetic oil and make sure you keep the oil on the dispstick full. http://www.mobiloil.com

 

[pendleton4068]

lack of oil, noisy valves ?

 

[asseenfromoutside]

It's probably nothing more than things expanding as they heat up.