Yeah I think you are right because it seems it happens only when I start the car- I think it has more to do with the spring that pops the key back once started. Of course it only does it in Park.

No more tranny problems...................for now.

Has she ever checked her ATF fluid level or asked a gas station guy to look at it ? NO....will she ever....no....

I watched her car mileage go past the 3000 mile mark since her last oil change. That was over 2 months ago.

I bug her every day that she needs to change the oil...or she won't have a car anymore.

Thankfully I thought well enough to put Mobil 1 in her car last oil change. But the filter is likely about to clog.

I do have an idea as to what to do. I think a Deisel is the right choice for her.
Or perhaps a fully electric car (thinking Corbin Sparrow...ha ha ha ha.). She likes the V8 when she needs it- but likely I could switch her into a 300E or perhaps even a diesel and most of the time she would not know the difference.

One good thing though- her + her 3 kids fight each other like crazy screaming in the car all the time.

Thankfully....there is no room for them in my 2 + 2 seating in my E500!