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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 could indicate a developing transmission…
For businesses that depend on work trucks and commercial vehicles, unexpected transmission failures can create expensive disruptions. While major problems are difficult to ignore, smaller warning signs often go unreported until they become serious. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we…
Work trucks rarely spend their entire day traveling forward on the highway. Construction trucks back into job sites, landscapers maneuver trailers, agricultural vehicles reposition equipment and delivery trucks constantly move in and out of loading areas. All that forward-to-reverse operation…
When a work truck develops serious transmission problems, the decision goes beyond the cost of the repair. Business owners also need to consider the truck’s overall condition, how long they expect to keep it and what replacing the vehicle would…
Heavy duty trucks ask a lot from their transmissions. Towing trailers, hauling heavy payloads, navigating stop-and-go traffic and working in hot Central Valley conditions can all increase operating temperatures. Keeping that heat under control plays an important role in transmission…
Finding metal shavings in transmission fluid can be concerning, but it doesn’t always mean your transmission is about to fail. Transmissions contain numerous metal components that experience friction and wear throughout their service life. The amount, size and type of…
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 high on the list of…
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 determine whether your vehicle needs…
For a small business that depends on work trucks, vans or commercial vehicles, an unexpected breakdown can disrupt far more than the day’s driving schedule. Transmission downtime can lead to missed appointments, delayed deliveries and lost productivity. Keeping those vehicles…
Work trucks are built to handle demanding jobs, but the same tasks that make them indispensable also place tremendous stress on their transmissions. Whether you’re in construction, landscaping, agriculture or delivery services, your truck likely works much harder than the…
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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…