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Noel drives a 2015 Nissan Versa Note and recently noticed that her car was shuddering significantly when she was accelerating. Suspecting it was a transmission problem, she checked the transmission fluid and saw that it was almost black in color.…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we understand that it can be an inconvenience when you need major transmission repairs or even if you just need to come by the shop for a standard transmission service. That’s why our goal is to make…
Ramona owns a 2006 GMC Canyon and noticed that it wasn’t running right in higher gears. Realizing it was likely a transmission problem, she did her research and decided to bring her truck into Ralph’s Transmission for an expert diagnosis…
The transmission is one of the hardest working components of your vehicle, and it is also one of the most important. Without a transmission, your vehicle would not be able to transfer the power supplied by the engine out to…
Larry had been dealing with problems on his 2005 Dodge Dakota for over a year. His dashboard warning lights kept coming on for various issues and he had to keep getting the fault codes checked. Some were just false alarms…
Though manual transmissions and automatic transmissions ultimately perform the same function in a vehicle, they work very differently. They require similar maintenance, but repairs can often be more complicated on automatic transmissions because there are more parts in motion. In…
John and Sharon own a 2004 Chevy Silverado with over 145,000 miles on it. Needless to say, they love their truck and it has always been dependable. Recently, they were pulling a heavy trailer and noticing that the transmission was…
Ralph’s Transmission is a busy shop. Any day you come in, you’ll see our transmission technicians hard at work—doing what they do best as expert mechanics with specialized transmission and drivetrain repair training. Yet, we always have time for new…
Ray owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. Recently, he felt that the transmission was slipping and then it just started staying stuck in low gear. Also, the check engine light had come on. This isn’t the first issue he’s had with…
One of the most common signs of a transmission problem is when it begins to “slip” between gears. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you can usually feel it when you are shifting, especially if it happens between one…
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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…