My 06 dodge charger makes a ticking noise and a howling noise when I first crank it up. the howling noise goes away after the car warms up. Should I trade this car in for something else? I only have a year to pay off the car. I have 63000 miles on the car and has had the 60000 mile maintenance work completed on it.

SOURCE: 2008 Dodge Avenger SE

Hello
Here is from the chrysler service contract manual
for all dodge 2008
oil change
oil filter change
rotate tires
lubricate front drive shaft fitting (2500 or 3500 4X4 models only)
check spare tire for proper pressure and correct storage
lubricate outer tie rod ends (2500 or 3500 4X4 models only)
inspect engine air cleaner filter, replace as necessary

RD

SOURCE: ticking noises only when you start then goes away

Depended on the mileage and if the truck has been worked hard. It could be a few things, A worn out hydraulic lifter, a worn crank bearing, old engine oil that needs to be changed, or maybe a tired oil pump. Try using a stethoscope to narrow down where the ticking noise is loudest. From there you will have a better idea what the cause is. Take a look at the oil pressure, see if it takes to long in the morning for the oil pressure to start building. Every time you look at something different it will help bring you that much closer to the solution.

SOURCE: truck noises

Sounds like lifters are bleeding down. Try doing an oil change with a thicker oil or even go synthetic. I use Lucas oil additive and it seems to work pretty good.

SOURCE: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 69k miles, vibration

check serpentine belt tenssioner

SOURCE: 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 69k miles, vibration at idle in D

check the motor motor mounts for movement,
watch how far engine rocks forward or back with it running and foot on brake