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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Even though Thanksgiving may not be quite the same this year for many Central Valley families, it’s still a time to celebrate and give thanks for the good things we do have in…
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It’s a fairly common recommendation by general auto repair shops to install a used transmission. Your current transmission may be damaged beyond repair—or at least beyond what they are able to repair at their shop. Naturally, you will be faced…
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Adam owns a 2004 Chevy Suburban with more than 200,000 miles on it. Fairly recently, he had the transmission replaced at another shop with a used transmission. Unfortunately, he started experiencing problems soon after it was installed. Having been to…
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If you ever look under your vehicle and see a transmission fluid leak—or any fluid leak for that matter—you will not want to wait to get your vehicle looked at immediately by a transmission expert. Transmission fluids can vary in…
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Andrea drives a 2016 Chevrolet Impala. A vehicle that new rarely will have any major transmission problems, but unfortunately all cars are not created equally, and the same can be said of manufacturer warranties. Bad things happen and parts fail,…
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The clutch is a key part of a manual transmission that enables you to shift between gears. If it is not working correctly or any part of the clutch system is damaged, you will experience problems and it could lead…
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Veronica first came to Ralph’s Transmission in 2017 when her Mercury Mountaineer was having transmission trouble. We ended up rebuilding the transmission and backing it with our 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty. Click here to read the details of her…
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When your vehicle’s transmission has significant internal damage, you have choices to make. Some transmission problems go beyond simply getting the transmission fluid and filter replaced (i.e., a “standard transmission service”) or just replacing one failing component. Don’t Let Transmission…
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Kevin and his wife, Joetta, recently bought a used 2016 Hyundai Elantra from a used car dealership. The vehicle had well over 100,000 miles on it, so they knew it wasn’t perfect. However, they still expected things to be running…
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Automatic vehicles feature a torque converter as part of the transmission. It’s one of the key components that allows the car or truck to shift automatically between gears. It converts power from the engine into hydraulic pressure that ultimately controls…
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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…