Fluid around oil pan and on bottom of trans

[RBender1]

Can anyone tell me if it's OK or bad that I have what seems to be oil or trans fluid underneath the pan and trans. I noticed it while changing my oil and it looks like if I sprayed it out of a spray bottle. It's also on the o2 sensor and on the cat converter. Truck runs great and it's not a problem I just don't want it to progress into something serious.


Thanks

 

[Karpiel73]

Vehicles aren't made to leak, so it isn't good that yours is. It just depends on how much fluid you're dealing with. My oil pan is always a little wet on the bottom but it never drips or sprays on anything, so it's not something to worry about. Just climb under there and try to locate where it's coming from. One place in particular on the 4.0L is the oil filter neck. If you suspect it to be something serious, always check your fluids.