Ralph's Transmission
When Ralph Perry first opened his small transmission shop back in 1969, little did he know that it would even still be around 50 years later. He benefited from choosing a great place to locate the shop, right in the heart of…
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Shawn first brought his 1982 Jeep C27 into Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto back in February of 2017. At that time, it had a multitude of clutch, transmission and drivetrain issues that required repairs. The transmission technicians at Ralph’s looked over the vehicle carefully and…
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This is a question we get all the time at Ralph’s Transmission, and it’s a good one worth asking. People come into our Modesto shop with transmissions that have severe internal damage that’s beyond conventional repairs. Repairing Internal Transmission Damage When…
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Jessica wanted to help her son out. The check engine light in his 2007 Chevy Silverado came on and initial diagnostic tests shows that it was the transmission code. They feared that they might have to replace the transmission or have it…
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Ryan noticed that his 2002 Acura TL wasn’t shifting correctly as he was driving on the freeway and the check engine light had come on. Later, he saw that there was a transmission fluid leak, as well. He decided to bring his…
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Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season to cap off 2018. We’re certainly excited for everything that 2019 has in store for the team at Ralph’s Transmission. 2018 was another banner year for Ralph’s Transmission…
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Philip was on his way home from Oregon when his 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche began acting strange. It was having trouble shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears, and the vehicle was struggling to get faster than 40-45 MPH. Also, he noticed a transmission line had busted and…
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One of the things that often goes unnoticed at Ralph’s Transmission is how clean and organized our service bay is. Most customers don’t even look inside the shop area, but those that do are always pleasantly surprised at how nice it usually…
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Edward first came to Ralph’s Transmission last year. He was experiencing transmission problems with his 2006 Lexus IS 250 and ended up having it rebuilt at our shop. He was able to rest easy knowing the transmission rebuild was backed by our…
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Most people know how to check their engine oil with the dipstick under the hood. However, not everybody realizes that there is a separate dipstick specifically to check your transmission fluid. You may have to look a little harder for…
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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…