Q: Def tank leaking
Relief valve on top of def tank has def fluid coming out and leaking on ground
My car has an automatic transmission.
The DEF tank is not serviceable except as an assembly and the entire tank will need to be replaced as an assembly. Make sure to not over fill the tank.
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