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Chevy Truck Owner Gets Transmission Inspected at Ralph’s Transmission

Anthony drives a 2020 Chevy Colorado. He had been experiencing some transmission issues recently, after having it serviced by another local automotive shop. They replaced the transmission fluid, but didn’t replace the transmission filter or perform any thorough testing. Anthony…

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6 Driving Conditions That Could Be Damaging Your Transmission

In many cases, the way you drive your vehicle can lead to excess wear and tear on key systems like the engine, transmission, exhaust, brakes, suspension, wheels and tires. There may be situations you want to avoid, and there may…

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Do You Need to Replace Your Transmission?

At Ralph’s Transmission, we tend to view a full transmission replacement as a last-resort solution. We want to explore all other repair options before recommending replacing the transmission completely. However, it may be your best and only solution when the…

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The Dangers of an Overheating Transmission

A transmission can overheat just like an engine and cause major problems for a vehicle and its driver. Granted, this kind of problem doesn’t happen nearly as often as an overheating engine, but it’s important to know it can occur.…

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5 Common Causes of Transmission Failure

Repairing, replacing or rebuilding a damaged transmission can be expensive. As a vehicle owner, you want to take every step you can to prevent transmission failure. This means keeping up with maintenance and being aware of common transmission issues that…

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5 Questions to Ask Before a Transmission Rebuild

If your auto mechanic is recommending a transmission rebuild, it’s important to understand as much as you can about the process before you authorize the work to be done. Here are 5 of the best questions you should ask when…

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How Often Should I Change My Transmission Fluid?

Transmission fluid is very similar to engine oil. It provides vital lubricating, cleaning and cooling properties within the transmission system. It keeps internal parts protected and working as designed, which is important for the overall performance and long-term health of…

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5 Reasons to Use a Transmission Specialist

If you have a heart problem, you are probably going to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist. They are going to offer more specialized knowledge and experience in addressing your condition—at least compared to your general family doctor or some…

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What to Look for in a Transmission Repair Warranty

Whether you are getting major transmission repairs or just having certain parts replaced, you will want to ask your repair provider about any warranties attached. Specific parts may come with a manufacturer warranty. Services performed by the transmission repair shop…

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How Accurate Are Transmission Diagnostics?

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…

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