Ralph’s Transmission
Generally speaking, you probably don’t give much thought to the condition of your truck’s transmission until it becomes a nuisance or ongoing issue. Whether you are able to diagnose the problem yourself or you bring it to Ralph’s Transmission, truck…
Whether driving your family vehicle or a company truck, every engine part, interior feature, and mechanical element of your automobile has a certain lifespan. Constantly susceptible to regular wear and tear, your vehicle requires attentiveness and a commitment to maintenance…
Transmission inspections at Ralph’s Transmission consist of three primary steps: Road Test Diagnostic Test Physical Inspection Our expert transmission technicians go through each of these procedures in order to identify the source of the transmission problem. This way, we can…
Kris drives a 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and recently his truck wasn’t able to engage into gear at all. In addition, the overdrive light would come on intermittently. He was worried he had a major transmission problem, so he…
Courtney drives a 2019 Ford Escape. She recently began noticing some driving issues once the vehicle would reach over 40 MPH. It would start to shimmy and seemed to be running roughly. It also struggled to accelerate when in higher…
All repair services at Ralph’s Transmission are covered by warranty. The coverage and timelines may depend on the specific services performed and parts used. Be sure and ask your service advisor about specific warranty information as it relates to any…
When it comes to deciding whether to repair or replace your car’s transmission, the answer isn’t as straightforward as you would think. It depends on several factors, such as the type of vehicle you have, the age of the transmission,…
Not only is Ralph’s Transmission one of the Central Valley’s leading transmission repair and rebuild specialists. We are also truck specialists. Our shop is equipped to handle larger heavy duty trucks and service vehicles, and our staff brings extensive experience…
Matt drives a 2018 Ford Expedition and was recently having some drive issues. The vehicle was slow to shift out of park, and then would sometimes lurch awkwardly at slow speeds. The maintenance light also came on a couple times,…
Sometimes, standard maintenance or repairs will resolve transmission problems. In other cases, a bigger decision needs to be made. Should you replace your damaged transmission or have it rebuilt by a transmission rebuild specialist like Ralph’s Transmission? There are some…
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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…
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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…