Bryan drives a 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 van. It is one of his primary work vehicles as a local plumber, so he depends on this van every single day. Unfortunately, he began experiencing transmission problems recently and knew he had to get it looked at by a transmission specialist. He turned to Ra…Read More
We've posted numerous articles throughout the years about common transmission problems that drivers experience. Strange noises, weak acceleration, slipping gears, grinding gears, transmission fluid leaks and other symptoms are all signs that there may be a transmission issue in your vehicle. If you…Read More
Kelli was experiencing transmission problems in her 2007 Chevy Impala. The vehicle would "jump" awkwardly upon acceleration and then lurch forward violently when coming to a stop. It was also struggling to accelerate when over 40 MPH. The jumping and lurching could be a problem with slipping gears, …Read More
As we've discussed a lot on the Ralph's Transmission Blog, there are many reasons why you might consider getting your damaged transmission rebuilt rather than replacing it or making smaller repairs. There are long-term benefits to a professionally done transmission rebuild. Here are a few to conside…Read More
Jerry owns a 1997 GMC pickup truck that currently has more than 220,000 miles on it. It has been his trusty workhorse for many years. Jerry loves his truck and he takes good care of it. Recently, he visited Ralph's Transmission for some standard drivetrain maintenance services. He knew our shop was …Read More
The entire team at Ralph's Transmission would like to take this opportunity wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This message goes out to our families, our neighbors, our clients and everyone in the Central Valley area who make this a wonderful place to call home. Getting Through…Read More
Jose was concerned when the transmission fluid started leaking in his 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty after towing a heavy load up a steep grade. The transmission seemed to be shifting decently, but he knew the leak was the sign of a major problem. The check engine light was also on, so Jose brought it t…Read More
A clogged transmission filter is a fairly common transmission problem that we see at Ralph's Transmission. The problem is that many drivers tend to ignore the warning signs and keep driving until it leads to much more significant (and expensive) transmission damage. At the first sign of any transmis…Read More
Steven drives a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck with more than 120,000 miles on it. Recently, he visited Ralph's Transmission because he thought he had a transmission problem. The truck was stopping and accelerating awkwardly and the dashboard lights would sometimes turn off. Steven brought his tru…Read More
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 life. Whether you are able to enjoy the holiday with your entire family or you …Read More
