08-30-2016, 03:24 PM
Odds are that after a slow leak a seal was exposed, dried out, and leaked like crazy. Your Dad is reasonably afraid of the old 'it's gonna need a new transmission', when it probably just needs an ATF replacement and a pan seal replacement. At 70K miles that's a common maintenance activity.
If he's got a favorite shop I'd take it there for a basic ATF flush and fill. The cost should be less than $100.
If he's got a favorite shop I'd take it there for a basic ATF flush and fill. The cost should be less than $100.