The rubber flapper at the bottom of the tank is the single most common cause of a running toilet. Over time it can warp, crack, or stop sealing properly, letting water slowly leak from the tank into the bowl, which triggers the fill valve to keep topping the tank back up. Lift the tank lid and watch the flapper after a flush; if it does not sit flat and seal completely once the tank refills, that is likely your issue.
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