Trucks
We love trucks at Ralph’s Transmission. We especially love big, heavy duty trucks and utility vehicles. We share a passion with our customers who rely on these strong and powerful vehicles for everyday life, hard work and recreational play in…
So many businesses and civil service agencies throughout the Central Valley area depend on a fleet of trucks. Trucks, vans and utility vehicles get the job done and are built to stand up to a lot of hard work. Fleet…
If you drive a truck with a failing automatic transmission, you may be facing a major repair decision. Ultimately, you might have to decide between replacing the transmission or having it professionally rebuilt. There are benefits to each solution—and both…
It’s no secret that we love trucks at Ralph’s Transmission. From farm trucks and service vehicles to recreational trucks and daily drivers, they play an important role in Central Valley life. So many people around here depend on their trucks…
Robert drives a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 with over 300,000 miles on it. Recently, he noticed his speedometer wasn’t working and his check engine light was illuminated. Though these may not seem like transmission issues, Robert knew they could be…
There’s nothing better than having a heavy duty truck you can rely on for everything you need to do. You need to utilize the truck every day for work, recreation, family activities and many other purposes. Unfortunately, many heavy duty…
Cruz drives a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 with over 275,000 miles on it. Recently, he began experiencing transmission trouble. It was slipping when in 1st gear and was shifting very roughly between 2nd and 3rd gears. Cruz also noticed a…
If you drive a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) truck, SUV or service vehicle, you have to consider the health and performance of your transfer case. This important component is critical for vehicles that utilize all four wheels to drive…
If you can’t remember when you had your last transmission service, you may be due for a check up. Depending on the age, make, model and mileage of your truck, it’s often recommended to get your transmission fluid and filter…
Leonard drives a 2015 Ford F-150 with over 369,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing transmission problems and assumed his transmission was failing. That would not be a surprise with a transmission that has this many miles, but we…
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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…