I went to change the oil in my girlfriends car this weekend and discovered an oil leak. I need help identifying what is potentially leaking. It is located on the engine. About 3 years ago she says mechanics had identified at small oil leak. They were going to charge $3,000 to fix it and she didn't have the money at the time. I believe the cost was so high due to labor to have to pull the engine out to get to the leak. This is the 3rd time I have changed her oil (the other times I was looking for any indications of leaks) and now the leak was pronounced enough for me to see. The oil has dripped down the engine block and actually falls onto the oil filter housing. Please see attached pictures. Two pictures are from below and two are from above. I am wondering what is actually leaking. Is there a gasket that needs replaced, etc?
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