Ralph's Transmission
Kevin and his wife, Joetta, recently bought a used 2016 Hyundai Elantra from a used car dealership. The vehicle had well over 100,000 miles on it, so they knew it wasn’t perfect. However, they still expected things to be running…
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Automatic vehicles feature a torque converter as part of the transmission. It’s one of the key components that allows the car or truck to shift automatically between gears. It converts power from the engine into hydraulic pressure that ultimately controls…
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Kyle drives a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and has had persistent transmission problems in recent years. He already had his transmission built by another shop, but was starting to experience some of the same issues as before. The transmission seemed…
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When you take the steps to take care of your transmission, you will get better performance and a longer lifespan out of the sensitive components within the transmission system. It’s common for internal parts to fail and that leads to…
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John lives out in Catheys Valley. Back in 2017, he was having a transmission problem with one of his ranch’s pickups, a 2001 Chevy Silverado with more than 280,000 miles on it at the time. He brought his truck into…
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When we were renovating Ralph’s Transmission several years ago, we updated everything. The shop got a facelift and everything inside was upgraded. We designed a new logo. Most importantly, we came up with a new slogan: “A Commitment to Quality…
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Jeff lives down in San Diego, which is almost 450 miles away from Modesto. He was experiencing transmission problems with his 1997 Ford F-250 4×4 (with more than 200,000 miles on it), but wasn’t getting the help he wanted at…
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We all types of vehicles at Ralph’s Transmission. From small cars and light trucks to SUVs and sports cars, we see a wide variety of vehicles come through our Modesto shop every single day. We’re more than happy to help…
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Mark first visited Ralph’s Transmission back in 2018 to have the transmission in his 2013 Ford Escape rebuilt. It had numerous internal problems, but our team did what they do best and got the transmission running like new again. One…
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Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location in Downtown Modesto (just up 9th Street a few blocks from the Modesto Arch) since 1969. We celebrated our 50th anniversary just last year. Even though 2020 has thrown us all some…
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Recent Posts
Why Older Trucks Are More Prone to Transmission Failure
Work trucks are built to handle tough jobs, but after years of towing, hauling and heavy duty driving, even the most reliable truck can start developing transmission problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly…
Transmission Maintenance Tips for Commercial Vans
Commercial vans are the backbone of many businesses throughout the Central Valley. Whether used for deliveries, service calls or transporting tools and equipment, these vehicles spend long hours on the road under demanding conditions. At…
Heavy Duty Performance: Why Modesto Truck Owners Trust Us with Chevy and GMC Transmissions
Driving a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra in the Central Valley means operating a powerhouse designed for heavy lifting and enduring the California heat. However, these rugged American trucks face immense strain on their…