1997 buick regal LS 3800
130k miles automatic trans

loud ticking upon starting the car, last time it was driven, wife experience this loud ticking an lost of acceraltion an then it died , started back up after 20 min an drove for about 2 miles then had it towed home. not engine savy myself, have browsed the forums for possible answers, could it be the lifters ? is this a home repair job or do i need to take to mechanic for repairs .. approx cost? ok i know can relly give answer on that since you cant hear the ticking, read where rislon (sp) may help if it is a sticky lifter

what kind of gas mileage should i expect from this a 97 buick regal
read where i may want to get the cat checked as well
any advice would be appreciated

Welcome to AF.

Is the ticking sound there only at startup or after engine is warmed up?

Thank you for your response!

The ticking is upon startup an continues. purchase the rislone today an will put in on Monday an let car run for a bit to see if ticking gets quieter an hopefully goes away. Have not taken the car to a shop as of yet so I dont have a "professional" opinion as to what is wrong or what it will cost for the repairs.

Basically the car has sat since it was towed home, as i havent had a chance / money to do anything major to it yet.