IMS/RMS Leak?

[thstone]

The bottom line is that you can't tell for sure whether its the RMS or the IMS leaking oil without removing the transmission and inspecting both.

At this point, the car is definitely still driveable and taking it to a more knowledgeable mechanic sounds like a good idea.

My general thought is that an oil leak of any type should be investigated, especially if it might be a sign of possible engine failure.

If you have the trans pulled and its the RMS, you'll have spent a lot to fix a minor oil leak. If you have the trans pulled and its the IMS, you'll be a hero like Manolo.