So in answer to my question about leading indicators of a potential transmission problem, indicators that may allow me to fix a problem cheaply before it becomes a larger, more expensive issue, your answer is to just enjoy the ride?

You're telling me that my transmission will inevitably fail, and that there's not only no way to tell when it'll happen, but that there will be no warning signs in advance?

I'm new here, and all, so you'll have to forgive my ignorance. But is this really the best information the board can offer?