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If your concern is about oil that leaks and finds its way to a few drops on the floor under the front of the motor, then I probably wouldn't expect it to be the cam seal, at least it wouldn't be my first suspect on this model.
It's more likely one of the more notorious leaks such as at the passenger side of the upper timing cover where it converges with the lower cover and the head. This is a common leak and much has been written about it and how to proceed to fix it here in this forum, forum archives and DIY section (and probably a hundred other places on the net). Do a tech forum search with the key words "timing cover and leak", and also look over the topics in the DIY articles under the "resources" link above.
The parts/materials are inexpensive and it's not too bad of a job to fix if you have decent mechanical skills but some people just live with this leak if it isn't too bad. If it is pretty bad it may be more than just the timing cover and could be a leak at the front of the head almost right at the same area. Also, if you do decide to fix it, replacing the cam seal is pretty easy while you have it apart.
BTW, regarding the cam seal replacement, I've read a warning against using heavy grease or brake lube to lubricate the cam seal when replacing it, and it advised to only use a light coating of engine oil. Apparently, heavy freestanding greases or lubes linger and disrupt the proper flow/travel of oil along and past the seal possibly causing a lack of proper oil distribution upstream of the seal.
Depending how much grease one might slather on the seal, I don't know how much of a liability this actually might be, but I'm just relating what I have read. I came across this info after I had already used brake lube on my seal (not much, just enough to lubricate it), and I've had no apparent problems.
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