Is this an Oil Leak?

[DiGiornoRisingCrust]

Saw this when I was checking my oil level, that black stuff near the tip of the manifold (?) hasn't been there before. It's on the drivers side.

How screwed am I?

 

[Mbrooks420]

I don’t see it. If it’s just seepage and not actively leaking I wouldn’t worry about it.

 

[DiGiornoRisingCrust]

I circled the dark spots that look like drips.

 

[974X4BLACKSPORT]

Clean it off and see how long it takes to return.

 

[Mr. Alligator]

Is it smoking, or burning? If not, should not be an issue.

 

[michael loibl]

Looks like rust spots to me, I wouldn’t worry

 

[dacaur2]

Well, is it rusty, or oily? Clean it up and wait, if its an oil leak, there should be less rust there than in adjacent areas

 

[Explorer_PL]

Looks like a seepage from valve covers ?
Not a big deal, clean it and keep an eye on it.
If it's from valve covers, replace the gasket or first just try to tighten the bolts around them.

 

[DiGiornoRisingCrust]

Will do. Thanks for the help!

 

[Beachcomber86]

Valve cover gasket is toast.

 

[07EddyB]

Looks like rust spots to me, I wouldn’t worry

I would have to agree.