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Carlos drives a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. He was concerned when his check engine light came on and his car was sluggish upon acceleration. It would rev loudly and the RPMs would go up, but the vehicle took longer than normal…
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Not all automotive repair shops are the same. Many offer general repair services and can handle quite a lot of vehicle problems. Then, there are specialists who focus on very specific maintenance services and repairs. That’s exactly what we are…
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Sergio was experiencing transmission problems in his 2012 Chrysler 300. He had his engine and transmission replaced about a year ago at another shop, but recently started noticing some shifting problems in low gears. The vehicle would sometimes have trouble…
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This is one of the most common signs of transmission trouble. Shifting problems can take many forms, and will usually be noticeable whether you are driving with an automatic transmission or manual transmission. Here are a few examples of what…
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Mark drives a 2015 Chevy Silverado with just over 100,000 miles on it. He noticed that his truck was starting to shake uncomfortably at higher speeds. In addition, the engine’s RPM gauge was very inconsistent once he reached 55 MPH.…
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Transmission fluid leaks are the most common causes for major internal transmission damage. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) provides very important lubricating, hydraulic and cooling properties within the transmission system. Without the proper amount of clean fluid running through the transmission,…
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Most people are pretty good about getting their oil changed and tires rotated. Those are fairly easy services to remember every 5,000-6,000 miles, depending on the vehicle. A majority of new cars have maintenance reminders to let you know when…
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Alex drives a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali with over 180,000 miles on it. He recently started noticing that the vehicle would slip in and out of gear when driving 25-30 MPH. He contacted Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto for help with…
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Trucks are a way of life in the Central Valley. Whether you use your truck for work, recreation, daily driving or all of the above, you depend on it to get you where you need to go. You might have…
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Norm drives a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with many miles on it. He was experiencing some shifting problems in his truck, so he wanted to get it looked at by a transmission specialist. Norm brought his truck into the Central…
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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…
What Your Check Engine Light Really Means
The check engine light is something we all dread to see when driving. It is one of those little annoyances we all have to deal with at some point, but it’s there for a reason….