Sounds like the rear main seal has started to leak. Using a high mileage oil may help, but don't count on it.
Thanks for the reply! So it could be the thinner viscosity of the synthetic oil seeping through the seals? I guess i knew i ran the risk of that. Time to face the consequences, What do you recommend? Drain immediately and switch back to regular weight? Ive only used this synthetic once.Sounds like the rear main seal has started to leak. Using a high mileage oil may help, but don't count on it.
Nuts im confused. Im talking about engine oil. I never even touched the transmission, i think the oil is coming down from the back of the engine.If you have a manual transmission I would say yes, change the oil to either conventional or high mileage ASAP. This may buy you some time before the leak causes the clutch to slip.
If you have an automatic you could wait until the next time you would normally change the oil before trying something different.
He is correct, if you have a stick... the oil leak will eventually get to the clutch and it is toast at that point.. it will not get better or can't be cleaned.The rear main seal is between the engine and the transmission. What will drip out is motor oil. If you have a manual transmission this oil will find it's way to the clutch and flywheel.