Ralph's Transmission

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

Most people are typically pretty good at remembering to get their oil changed every 3,000-5,000 miles. However, not everybody is as diligent about other common maintenance issues. One of the most important maintenance needs of every vehicle is often completely…

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE AND A COMPLETE FLUID FLUSH

A standard transmission maintenance service will include changing the transmission fluid and filter. In some ways, it’s a similar process as what’s done for a typical engine oil change, though the work is a little trickier for a transmission and it usually…

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TRANSMISSION REBUILDS DONE RIGHT

David had a reason to be frustrated. He had just the transmission of his 1994 Ford Taurus rebuilt by another shop in Stockton, but it was still having problems and was not backed by any sort of warranty. Also, it was a…

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SUMMER TRANSMISSION CARE TIPS

Summertime is just around the corner. You may already have a big family vacation or some small road trips planned. Therefore, it is important that you take care of your vehicle’s transmission. There’s nothing worse than breaking down on the…

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AT RALPH’S TRANSMISSION, WE TREAT YOU LIKE PART OF THE FAMILY

Frank’s Chevrolet Avalanche was just not working right at all. The vehicle would barely accelerate and would only get up to 5-10 MPH at most. Something was definitely wrong and he knew he had to call a transmission expert. That’s why he…

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WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A FULL TRANSMISSION REBUILD?

It’s a question we get asked all the time at Ralph’s Transmission. When people come in with major transmission problems, they usually have a few options to consider: 1. A New Transmission – You can buy a new or used transmission to replace…

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RALPH’S TRANSMISSION EMPLOYEE PROFILE – JAVIER CAMPOS

Javier Campos started at Ralph’s Transmission in December of 2016. He is a transmission rebuild specialist, which is a vital role in our repair shop. We rebuild all transmissions in-house and back them with our 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty. The careful attention to…

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FORD VS. CHEVY? RALPH’S TRANSMISSION ARE THE EXPERTS TO TRUST WITH ANY TYPE OF TRANSMISSION!

Rhonda first came to Ralph’s Transmission expecting a major transmission repair on her 2010 Chevy Impala. She dealt directly with our owner, Mario Jauregui, who made sure she was taken care of. “I met Mario and his staff when I took in my…

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WHAT IS A TRANSFER CASE?

A transfer case is a specialized component that is used on four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. It is essential on vehicles that use both front and rear axles to drive. And in the case of 4x4s, each of the four…

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RALPH’S TRANSMISSION SAVES CUSTOMER TIME AND MONEY WITH A STANDARD TRANSMISSION SERVICE

Lorraine knew the transmission on her Mazda 3 needed work. It didn’t seem to be running smoothly, so she brought her car into Ralph’s Transmission to get the serviced. It turns out, what Lorraine thought she needed wasn’t really the problem with the transmission. We…

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Why Older Trucks Are More Prone to Transmission Failure

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