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When an automatic transmission is working properly, gear changes should feel smooth and consistent. If your engine suddenly revs higher during a shift or your vehicle briefly loses acceleration, the transmission may be slipping. Sometimes this happens only between specific…
When you’re towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load, your truck’s transmission has to work harder than it does during normal driving. If you notice shaking, vibration or a shuddering sensation during acceleration, it could indicate a developing transmission…
Transmission problems don’t always happen consistently. Your vehicle might shift roughly one day and operate normally the next. You may notice hesitation during a long drive but experience no problems on shorter trips. These intermittent transmission problems can be frustrating,…
For businesses that depend on work trucks and commercial vehicles, unexpected transmission failures can create expensive disruptions. While major problems are difficult to ignore, smaller warning signs often go unreported until they become serious. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we…
Work trucks rarely spend their entire day traveling forward on the highway. Construction trucks back into job sites, landscapers maneuver trailers, agricultural vehicles reposition equipment and delivery trucks constantly move in and out of loading areas. All that forward-to-reverse operation…
Transmission fluid can tell an experienced technician a lot about what is happening inside your transmission. While checking the fluid level is important, a professional transmission fluid inspection also looks at its color, smell and condition for clues about potential…
When a work truck develops serious transmission problems, the decision goes beyond the cost of the repair. Business owners also need to consider the truck’s overall condition, how long they expect to keep it and what replacing the vehicle would…
Heavy duty trucks ask a lot from their transmissions. Towing trailers, hauling heavy payloads, navigating stop-and-go traffic and working in hot Central Valley conditions can all increase operating temperatures. Keeping that heat under control plays an important role in transmission…
A transmission rebuild is a complex automotive repair process that requires precision at every stage. When a rebuild is done incorrectly, the result may be poor shifting, leaks, overheating or even another transmission failure—leaving you right back where you started.…
Finding metal shavings in transmission fluid can be concerning, but it doesn’t always mean your transmission is about to fail. Transmissions contain numerous metal components that experience friction and wear throughout their service life. The amount, size and type of…
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Why Your Transmission Slips Between Specific Gears
When an automatic transmission is working properly, gear changes should feel smooth and consistent. If your engine suddenly revs higher during a shift or your vehicle briefly loses acceleration, the transmission may be slipping. Sometimes…
Why Your Truck’s Transmission Shudders Under Load
When you’re towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load, your truck’s transmission has to work harder than it does during normal driving. If you notice shaking, vibration or a shuddering sensation during acceleration, it…
Why Some Transmission Problems Can Be Intermittent
Transmission problems don’t always happen consistently. Your vehicle might shift roughly one day and operate normally the next. You may notice hesitation during a long drive but experience no problems on shorter trips. These intermittent…