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Today’s truck transmissions are more similar to standard car transmissions than ever. A vast majority of vehicles on the road these days have automatic transmission systems. Manual transmissions are less common than they used to be in pickup trucks and…
Crystal drives a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with almost 200,000 miles on it. She recently started experiencing some serious transmission problems. When the engine was warmed up, it would not shift into forward or reverse gears. Crystal had been to…
Not every transmission shop or general automotive shop is capable of performing full custom transmission rebuilds in-house. At Ralph’s Transmission, this service is one of our specialties. A rebuilt transmission can offer better long-term performance if the work is done…
David drives a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 with almost 300,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some transmission issues. The truck wasn’t shifting into reverse and was struggling to get into higher gears while driving. David knew something was…
Grinding gears is a common sign that you might have a transmission problems. You can hear—and usually feel—the gears grinding awkwardly when the vehicle shifts from one gear to another. It may be more apparent in certain gears or it…
Kamilah was worried that she needed to replace the transmission in her car. It wasn’t running right and she was told by someone else that the transmission was likely the problem. Thankfully, she was referred to Ralph’s Transmission for a…
Ralph’s Transmission is proud to be in the Central Valley. This is our home and we aim to be an integral part of our community. Our transmission repair shop has been located in the same spot on 9th Street in…
Not all automotive repair shops are the same. Many offer general repair services and can handle quite a lot of vehicle problems. Then, there are specialists who focus on very specific maintenance services and repairs. That’s exactly what we are…
Sergio was experiencing transmission problems in his 2012 Chrysler 300. He had his engine and transmission replaced about a year ago at another shop, but recently started noticing some shifting problems in low gears. The vehicle would sometimes have trouble…
Mark drives a 2015 Chevy Silverado with just over 100,000 miles on it. He noticed that his truck was starting to shake uncomfortably at higher speeds. In addition, the engine’s RPM gauge was very inconsistent once he reached 55 MPH.…
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Recent Posts
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…