Oil leaks below front of engine

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 81 MILES
Oil leaks below front of engine. When car is parked
oil pressure is normal shows full on dip stick

sometimes I see small of coolant leaking underneath

I have a cookie sheet style oil drip pan underneath

what could be wrong?
Monday, October 22nd, 2012 AT 6:50 PM

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Tiny
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Someone is going to have to look underneath. If the entire area is wet, it will need to be cleaned first. A small bottle of dark purple dye can be added if it's a slow leak, then after driving for a while you search with a black light. The dye will show up as a bright yellow stain that you can follow back to the source.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2012 AT 7:19 PM

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