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Is my DEF tank leaking?

Need expert advice. I searched the group and assumed this is a DEF tank problem. First diesel. 2014 Ford F350 6.7L. Bought truck used from a dealer, no visible problems. Drove it home and this morning noticed my tailgate covered in white specks, looked under the truck to find the photos of something coming out and coating my rear differential it's leaking bad. Drove 70mph for 180 miles home after purchase in 115F out of Phoenix, AZ.

What is my next step for repair?

u/CryptographerLive383 — 2 months ago
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Missing lugnut, what do I do?

Just got 4 tires swapped last week at discount tire. We couldn’t find wheel lock and they said it was no problem. A week later I’m realizing I’m missing a lugnut on each tire which I assume is the one for the wheel lock. They never told me anything and everything seemed normal. What do I do? I have no experience with cars or anything related to this so sorry if this is a dumb question.
2025 Nissan Sentra

u/IndividualMaximum246 — 3 months ago
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What type of fuel filter is this?

Hi there. As you can see, I need to replace this fuel filter. But I’m not sure what type this is, and what to replace. Or, if I should replace the whole thing and not even use a sight glass like this. I’ve only ever used the metal body ones. I have a gauge not but a few inches up the line. Any help would be appreciated.

Edit: oh wow. Seems like these guys really suck. No wonder I’ve never seen one like this before. I assumed you take it apart and replace the filters. Sounds like you just remove and replace. Thank you everyone for your advice.

u/EmutheFoo — 3 months ago
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How do you guys mount to engine stands like these???

Am I doing something wrong? I feel dumb.

Engine is a 400 big block. I’m literally just trying to get it mounted to the stand, but every video I’ve seen have people using the removable plate versions of engine stands (which I’ve tried and suck; engine is too heavy to turn easily!). Either way, I can only get 3 bolts in at a time. It’s as if the 4th is too far away to get into place.

Not to mention, the legs are in the way when it gets near the cherry picker. Tried to flip them up out of the way, but it just seems to still not wana bolt up.

u/TheGameBurrow — 3 months ago
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Where can i attach the ground to?

Need to jump the car but i dont know what a safe point to attach the ground to? I dont know which of the fat bolts is "safe" to put it to.

u/Cool-Government4044 — 3 months ago
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Found a Chevy small block in my back yard. Can it be saved?

Recently bought a house with woods in the back in MA. Looks like it’s been sitting here a while. Previous owner I guess put it there and forgot about it. Anything here worth trying to revive.

UNKOWN year

UNKOWN model

GM 4.3L short block V8(6*)

u/AgnosticAbe — 3 months ago
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Noise coming from my engine bay, anyone know what it is?

I drive 2013 Volkswagen Eos Sport, I haven’t heard any noises from my engine bay like this since yesterday. I did a brake change on my front pads and cut the car on to drive and I heard the noise, let it rest in idle and im hearing it as I rev the engine anyone know what’s going on?

u/Basic-Ebb2111 — 4 months ago
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Leak in what I believe is a fuel line piping. Is it safe to drive short distances.

Hi guys, I deleted my previous post so I could upload a better video and ask some more clarifying questions.

After moving my van this morning I noticed this small but steady leak coming from a bit of rubber piping under the van (2010 MWB Merc Sprinter). It’s located underneath where the back of the passenger side of the cab (and the fuel cap) is, close to the edge.

I believe it’s a fuel line, as the dripping liquid is clear and smells distinctly of diesel. The cylinder might be a filter?

My usual mechanic is busy till Tuesday, and i need to drive my van 37mins away, stay overnight and drive back again tomorrow.

Aside from losing extra diesel, I was wondering if there were any other consequences to driving with a leak like this that im not aware of ?

Also any temporary fix suggestions would also be a huge help, thanks !

If anyone can help me identify what it is and any suitable fixes, it would be of enormous help. Thanks!

[EDIT: it seems to be an auxiliary fuel line that goes to my diesel heater under my van, i Dont know how that effects things]

u/Hour-Blacksmith-6060 — 4 months ago
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Can anyone tell me what's happening, and if it's safe to drive for a couple more days until I can get it to a shop ? 2007 Subaru Forester 2.5l

u/Indifference_Endjinn — 4 months ago
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Having a hard time bleeding these reman calipers on my F450. Are these bleeders supposed to be on the top? They are the same part number for both sides and you cant flip them over.

u/Traditional-Day-7698 — 4 months ago