Transmission Problems

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GMC Truck Owner Appreciates Ralph’s Transmission Warranty

Isaac drives a 2012 GMC Sierra 1500. Last year, he was experiencing major transmission problems. He brought his truck into Ralph’s Transmission for a full inspection and diagnosis. Unfortunately, the vehicle had significant internal transmission damage. The torque converter was…

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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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Chevy Traverse Owners Address Transmission Problems at Ralph’s Transmission

Sometimes, it pays to be diligent. This was the case for Tim and Kim, who drive a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. They noticed their vehicle was having issues when shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears during acceleration. They thought it might…

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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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Ford Super Duty Owner Appreciates Awesome Service at Ralph’s Transmission

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…

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Does Your Transmission Need to Be Replaced?

Transmission problems can be very frustrating. Transmission damage may make your vehicle tough to drive at certain speeds, or it may not shift into gear at all. The last thing you want is to completely break down on the side…

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Ford Escape Owner Appreciates Great Service at Ralph’s Transmission

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…

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The 5 Most Common Causes of a Transmission Fluid Leak

Transmission fluid is a vital component of your transmission system. It provides important lubricating and cooling properties throughout the various parts that operate the transmission. You may experience transmission problems if you have a transmission fluid leak or something else…

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