Hey, just wondering why no-one has mentioned getting the tranny fluid flushed and replaced since it is now likely starting to break down and won't have the same fluid properties it once did? Am I missing something here as that would be the first thing I would do if I was going to keep driving it...
Also, get her some gauges for Christmas -- tranny temp at least, that way she can pull over before it pukes tranny fluid -- less stress on both of you and good preventative medicine for a tranny...