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GMC Truck Owner Knows He Can Count on Ralph’s Transmission

Tony and Belinda have been to Ralph’s Transmission before for transmission repair services. In face, they had the transmission rebuilt in their Chevy Trailblazer back in 2019. Recently, they came into our Modesto shop because their 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD…

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What You Need to Know About Transmission Inspections

At Ralph’s Transmission, we will gladly provide you with a free initial transmission inspection. You can call ahead to make an appointment, stop by our downtown Modesto shop or contact us to arrange a tow. We also offer free towing…

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Customers Appreciate Free Transmission Inspections at Ralph’s

At Ralph’s Transmission, we have a number of customers each week who come into our shop and end up not getting any repairs. We’re more than happy to provide free transmission diagnostics, road tests and external inspections to help you…

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Low Gear Shifting: One of the Most Common Transmission Problems

People come into the Ralph’s Transmission shop every day with a variety of different transmission problems. There are many common signs of transmission damage, including transmission fluid leaks, slipping gears, grinding gears and overheating transmission systems. One of the most…

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Chevy Malibu Owner Appreciates Professional Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Frank brought his 2016 Chevy Malibu into Ralph’s Transmission recently because he was experiencing some transmission issues with his car. The vehicle would sputter when shifting at low speeds and the RPM gauge was fluctuating abnormally when driving. Frank also…

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5 Ways to Avoid an Overheating Transmission

Just like your engine, the transmission can overheat and cause serious problems within your vehicle. In fact, overheating is one of the most common sources of transmission failure. It generally happens because of transmission fluid issues. Either you are too…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Gets Transmission Serviced at Ralph’s Transmission

Brett drives a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. He recently began experiencing transmission problems in his truck. He would have a hard time getting it to shift into forward or reverse when the vehicle was cold. Once it warmed up, it…

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What Causes a Truck Transmission to Fail?

Today’s truck transmissions are more similar to standard car transmissions than ever. A vast majority of vehicles on the road these days have automatic transmission systems. Manual transmissions are less common than they used to be in pickup trucks and…

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GMC Truck Owner Gets Friendly and Fast Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Crystal drives a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with almost 200,000 miles on it. She recently started experiencing some serious transmission problems. When the engine was warmed up, it would not shift into forward or reverse gears. Crystal had been to…

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Transmission Rebuilds—A Step-By-Step Guide

Not every transmission shop or general automotive shop is capable of performing full custom transmission rebuilds in-house. At Ralph’s Transmission, this service is one of our specialties. A rebuilt transmission can offer better long-term performance if the work is done…

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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…

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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…

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