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It’s one of the most common repair issues we deal with every day at Ralph’s Transmission. Someone brings their car into our shop because their transmission is slipping between certain gears. It happens in all types of transmissions, including automatic, manual…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to provide a level of service that creates customers for life. We want people to know they can trust us to provide honest advice and high-quality transmission repair work. Case in point is Brian and his wife.…
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Transmission dipsticks are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In just about any vehicle built prior than a few years ago, you’d find a dipstick that would allow you to check and measure the level (and quality) of your transmission…
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Philip was on his way home from Oregon when his 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche began acting strange. It was having trouble shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears, and the vehicle was struggling to get faster than 40-45 MPH. Also, he noticed a transmission line had busted and…
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One of the things that often goes unnoticed at Ralph’s Transmission is how clean and organized our service bay is. Most customers don’t even look inside the shop area, but those that do are always pleasantly surprised at how nice it usually…
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Edward first came to Ralph’s Transmission last year. He was experiencing transmission problems with his 2006 Lexus IS 250 and ended up having it rebuilt at our shop. He was able to rest easy knowing the transmission rebuild was backed by our…
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Most people know how to check their engine oil with the dipstick under the hood. However, not everybody realizes that there is a separate dipstick specifically to check your transmission fluid. You may have to look a little harder for…
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Like any responsible driver, Lee took notice when the “check engine” light came on in his 2003 Honda Pilot. He also noticed the vehicle was struggling to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears. Because of the shifting issues, Lee figured it may be a transmission…
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Your transmission is one of your vehicle’s most important systems. Without it, you will not be able to drive at all. Or, if it’s something is just slightly off within your transmission, it can lead to major safety issues or…
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As any good parents will do, Lisa and her husband, Steven, jumped in to help their son when his diesel-powered 2003 Chevy Silverado wasn’t working right. It wouldn’t go any higher than 3rd gear and just felt sluggish. She called around to some local…
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The Differences Between a Rebuild and a Remanufactured Transmission
If your transmission is failing, you’ll likely hear two options: rebuild or replace. When it comes to transmission replacement, you also have options: new, used and remanufactured. While all will restore function, there are important…
How Heat Affects Transmission Performance in the Central Valley
If you drive in California’s Central Valley, you know how intense the summer heat can get. What many drivers don’t realize is just how much that heat impacts their vehicle—especially the transmission. At Ralph’s Transmission…
What Parts Are Replaced During a Transmission Rebuild?
If your vehicle needs a transmission rebuild, you may be wondering exactly what gets replaced. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every rebuild is different because every transmission wears differently and different internal or…