Oil on my engine is it a big problem?

Djcool1432008_192823
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:07:17 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I have recently been working on my car a lot more and was replacing the exhaust manifold when I noticed a jet black-like dry slime thing all over my transmission. I have been under my car and seen this stuff before just behind the heat shield it was so bad, I know my car is leaking oil but it seems like it’s not leaking enough oil to do that. Just wanted to ask because my manifold was cracked is it just carbon buildup or dry oil, and is it a big problem that I should pay more attention to? As of right now, I am not too concerned because the car runs great despite being 28 years old, although I have replaced a few things.
It’s mostly just on the transmission but there is more on the underside of the engine, I haven’t cleaned it yet because I am not sure what to use and if chemicals are even safe to use on that.
I can send photos if but Its late right now and I just wanted to see if you guys already know about this stuff. Thanks.

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