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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…
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…
The differential (or transaxle in the case of many front-wheel-drive vehicles) is a key part of your car that sends power from the engine and transmission to the individual wheels. Rather than both wheels turning at exactly the same rate, a…
Back in 2016, Andre brought his 2004 GMC Sierra into Ralph’s Transmission because it wasn’t working properly when put into reverse gear. After a thorough inspection by our technicians, multiple internal problems were found in the transmission and a full custom transmission rebuild was recommended. We…
If you buy a new car, there is a very good likelihood that it will have a continuously variable transmission (CVT) rather than a standard automatic transmission (AT). Some sport vehicles and trucks may still offer manual transmissions, but that’s a…
Julia was concerned that something was wrong with her Suzuki Kizashi. She was pretty sure it was a transmission issue because the gears were slipping and it wasn’t shifting right. Julia knew she needed to get a professional opinion, so she…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to make your transmission repair experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand you’re going through enough already with a damaged transmission or a vehicle that won’t run. This is why we offer free towing…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we take great pride in providing the best customer service experience that we can. From our service advisors to our expert transmission technicians in the shop, we aim to treat you (and your car, of course) with the…
A lot of people—including some professional general repair mechanics—do not realize that there are many different types of transmission fluid (also known as transmission oil) out there. You have different brands with different mixtures and additives designed for specific types of…
Manuel and Carolina were having problems with their Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The transmission seemed to be slipping whenever they would get over 25 miles per hour. Their check engine light was on and they also noticed a fluid leak underneath…
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Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
What That Burning Smell Could Mean for Your Transmission
A strange burning smell coming from your vehicle is never something to ignore. While several automotive issues can produce unusual odors, a burning smell from the transmission is often a warning that your transmission needs…
Is Your Transmission Wearing Out Naturally or Because of Damage?
Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…