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People come into the Ralph’s Transmission shop every day with a variety of different transmission problems. There are many common signs of transmission damage, including transmission fluid leaks, slipping gears, grinding gears and overheating transmission systems. One of the most…
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Frank brought his 2016 Chevy Malibu into Ralph’s Transmission recently because he was experiencing some transmission issues with his car. The vehicle would sputter when shifting at low speeds and the RPM gauge was fluctuating abnormally when driving. Frank also…
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Just like your engine, the transmission can overheat and cause serious problems within your vehicle. In fact, overheating is one of the most common sources of transmission failure. It generally happens because of transmission fluid issues. Either you are too…
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Brett drives a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. He recently began experiencing transmission problems in his truck. He would have a hard time getting it to shift into forward or reverse when the vehicle was cold. Once it warmed up, it…
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Today’s truck transmissions are more similar to standard car transmissions than ever. A vast majority of vehicles on the road these days have automatic transmission systems. Manual transmissions are less common than they used to be in pickup trucks and…
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Crystal drives a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with almost 200,000 miles on it. She recently started experiencing some serious transmission problems. When the engine was warmed up, it would not shift into forward or reverse gears. Crystal had been to…
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Not every transmission shop or general automotive shop is capable of performing full custom transmission rebuilds in-house. At Ralph’s Transmission, this service is one of our specialties. A rebuilt transmission can offer better long-term performance if the work is done…
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David drives a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 with almost 300,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some transmission issues. The truck wasn’t shifting into reverse and was struggling to get into higher gears while driving. David knew something was…
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Grinding gears is a common sign that you might have a transmission problems. You can hear—and usually feel—the gears grinding awkwardly when the vehicle shifts from one gear to another. It may be more apparent in certain gears or it…
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Kamilah was worried that she needed to replace the transmission in her car. It wasn’t running right and she was told by someone else that the transmission was likely the problem. Thankfully, she was referred to Ralph’s Transmission for a…
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How to Identify a Transmission Fluid Leak
A transmission fluid leak can be a serious problem. It may be happening because of a worn seal, loose connection or cracked fluid line. Or, it could be the sign of a significant internal transmission…
Benefits of Investing in Transmission Servicing
Your vehicle’s transmission plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operation and long-term reliability. Regular transmission servicing is essential to uphold its efficiency and avoid expensive repairs in the future. Here at Ralph’s Transmission, the…
Are Your Automatic Transmission Gears Grinding?
Grinding gears is a common problem with manual transmission vehicles. It usually happens when you don’t shift smoothly or are experiencing clutch problems. When you hear grinding gears in your automatic transmission vehicle, it may…