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People are dealing with so much right now as we band together to fight and do our part to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Ralph’s Transmission is here to help our customers throughout the Central Valley with their…
You can’t afford to be without your car, truck or SUV. You depend on it every day to get around town for family life, work, school, errands and social activities. When you have transmission problems, it can really impact your…
If you are driving your truck and it feels unusually sluggish when you accelerate, there could be any number of mechanical problems in play. When you drive any vehicle enough, you can typically tell when something isn’t quite right. It…
Is your transmission causing you trouble? Perhaps your vehicle is feeling really sluggish when it accelerates. Maybe you hear and feel the gears grinding every time it shifts between gears. Maybe you can’t get into gear at all and there’s…
Sabrina drives a 2016 Ford Escape with well over 100,000 miles on it. Recently, she was driving and noticed a few issues. First, her transmission service light came on. At the same time, she noticed that the vehicle seemed like…
Contentment Health & Lifestyle recently released their annual “Best of Stanislaus” issue, where they recognize Stanislaus County businesses based on votes from their magazine readers and website visitors. The votes are accepted throughout the year and tallied up at the…
Skip’s 2009 Toyota Camry has over 140,000 miles on it and the transmission recently gave out. His check engine light had come on and the vehicle was shuddering every time he would accelerate. Skip knew he needed a Central Valley…
The holiday season can be one of the most frustrating times to deal with automotive repairs. You need your vehicle to get around, especially if you plan to travel over Christmas or New Year’s. You depend on it every day,…
No vehicle owner ever really wants to deal with automotive repairs. However, it’s just part of life. At some point, something will happen with almost every car, truck or SUV and you have to bite the bullet. You depend on…
Though transmission repairs and maintenance services are the lifeblood of our business at Ralph’s Transmission, we work on all aspects of the drivetrain and driveline. Axles, differentials, transfer cases, U-joints (universal joints), CV joints (constant-velocity joints) and other important components…
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Recent Posts
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…