Ralph's Transmission
When you drive a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch is one of the most sensitive and important pieces of equipment in your car. It will naturally wear out over time, but some of the silly habits we have as drivers can also…
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Josh knew something was wrong with his Nissan Armada, when the gears were slipping at low speeds and the RPMs would suddenly go way up. His check engine light was also on to let him know there was a significant problem that needed…
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Differentials are very important components in cars. They serve a very important purpose in transferring power from the engine and transmission to the wheels. If you have differential problems, you’ll notice how poorly your car handles and you’ll want to…
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We were recently contacted by someone at Air Doctors, which is a leading local HVAC company. They called Ralph’s Transmission because one of their service vehicles was having transmission problems. We were happy to help! “One of our service vans was having transmission…
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Veronica could tell something wasn’t right with her Mercury Mountaineer. The overdrive light was blinking. The car wasn’t accelerating well, the engine revved loudly and the vehicle would jerk awkwardly while driving in low gears. That’s when she decided it was time…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, your fleet transmission service, we service many commercial and fleet accounts throughout Modesto, Stanislaus County and the surrounding Central Valley region. When your work vehicles need transmission repair, transmission services and transmission maintenance, the expert team at Ralph’s can…
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Last Friday, the official raffle drawing was finally held for the 2007 Ford Mustang convertible that Ralph’s Transmission donated. The drawing was part of KAT Country 103’s radiothon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On Friday evening, members of the Ralph’s Transmission…
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UPDATED as of 2/11/17. Please note raffle drawing date, time and location have changed. We decided to push back the drawing in order to raise more money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In the past couple months, we’ve posted…
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Lalo and Jessica knew something was off with their 2001 GMC Yukon. The transmission was definitely acting strange. The vehicle wasn’t quite shifting from gear to gear correctly and it had the tendency to jump forward a little bit when in reverse.…
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Winter weather can be tough on your car’s transmission. We get colder weather and rainier skies this time of year in the Central Valley. Below you will find 3 simple, yet very helpful, tips from the transmission specialists at Ralph’s Transmission, your transmission…
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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…