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Like all automotive systems, your transmission needs standard maintenance services from time to time. How often you need a transmission service will depend on a variety of factors including the age of the vehicle, the type of vehicle and even your own…
Valerie was concerned when the transmission died in her 2005 Ford Explorer, so she took it to a local auto repair shop for the diagnosis. They confirmed it needed major repairs, so she decided it was worth contacting a transmission repair…
Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto handles many fleet accounts for Central Valley business owners and government organizations. They know they can depend on our team of transmission repair experts to take care of their work trucks, vans, company cars and other specialty service vehicles. In…
Larrisa wasn’t sure what was wrong with her 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, but she knew something wasn’t quite right. The rear end would make a strange whirring noise and it would only get louder when she drove faster. Larrisa put up with this annoyance…
Just like your engine, your transmission needs to run at desired temperatures (usually somewhere between 175-200 degrees Fahrenheit when your vehicle is not towing something heavy). Therefore, it needs a cooling system that works similarly to your engine. As hot transmission…
Paul is a maintenance supervisor for New Bern Transport, which is a part of the PepsiCo brand and provides transportation and product delivery throughout the Central Valley area. They have many different work trucks that require regular maintenance and repairs, so he trusts the…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we work on vehicles of many different shapes and sizes. Manual, automatic, foreign, domestic, cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, service vehicles—you name it! We love working on all types of transmissions and helping our customers get back on the…
Trevor knew something wasn’t quite right with his 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. First of all, the check engine light was on. Secondly, the vehicle would sputter sometimes and feel like it wanted to turn off while he was driving. He also noticed…
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, it will use a clutch system that allows you to manually shift gears. Automatic transmissions will use a torque converter to perform this task for you. However, it should be noted that some of…
Mark and Andrew knew that their 2007 Nissan Frontier was overdue for automotive service, but then they started having transmission problems. The truck was very sluggish in low gears and wasn’t accelerating properly. They knew they couldn’t wait any longer, so they…
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Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
What That Burning Smell Could Mean for Your Transmission
A strange burning smell coming from your vehicle is never something to ignore. While several automotive issues can produce unusual odors, a burning smell from the transmission is often a warning that your transmission needs…
Is Your Transmission Wearing Out Naturally or Because of Damage?
Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…