Transmission Problems
There are three “T” words that are very important to us at Ralph’s Transmission: Transmissions, Trucks and Trust. Central Valley Transmission Specialist First and foremost, we are transmission specialists. We only work on transmission and drivetrain issues. Ralph’s Transmission is…
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Ken drives a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 with over 350,000 miles on it. Recently, he began noticing some potential transmission problems. The engine would rev into high RPMs when the truck was cold and the gears were slipping from time…
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Any time you hear a strange noise coming from your vehicle, you should take notice. Odd sounds are one of your car’s ways of letting you know something might be wrong. It may be a minor problem like a loose…
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Raymond drives a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. He had an after-market lift kit installed, but ultimately starting having some shifting problems in his truck. Once he would get up to 45-55 MPH, he was hearing a strange humming noise and…
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If you press your clutch pedal and it goes all the way to the floor with little-to-no resistance, it could be the sign of a clutch or transmission system problem. If you are unable to shift at all or the…
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Jose’s check engine light had been coming on and off intermittently for a couple months. A previous diagnostic test revealed a problem with his transmission temperature sensor. When the warning light finally stayed on for a few days and he…
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Not all transmission problems are caused by issues with the transmission itself. If you are hearing strange noises, having trouble shifting, experiencing sluggish acceleration or noticing any other common signs of transmission damage, it may not always be the transmission…
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Jeremy & Sara own a 2017 Chevy Tahoe. They recently began noticing some serious transmission issues. The transmission was slipping between gears and there was an odd rattling noise. When Jeremy checked the transmission fluid, he saw that it smelled…
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Customers are almost always a little apprehensive about visiting any automotive shop for the first time. It’s usually because they don’t know what kind of process to expect. At Ralph’s Transmission, we have nothing to hide. We’ll gladly walk you…
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Elisia drives a 2017 Nissan Rogue. She recently began experiencing problems with her SUV. Sometimes, it wouldn’t move at all and the RPMs would suddenly go up over 4,000 when she was trying to accelerate. She also noted that the…
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