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Taking Care of Your Truck’s Transmission

At Ralph’s Transmission, we make it no secret that we love trucks. Many of us at the shop drive trucks and we work with many truck owners throughout the Central Valley. Whether you use your truck for work, for recreation…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Gets Transmission and Transfer Case Repaired

Donald drives a 2000 Chevy Silverado. He first came to Ralph’s Transmission last October because his truck would not go into reverse gear. After our transmission technicians inspected it, there were many internal transmission problems found. The torque converter, sun…

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6 Simple Tips to Protect Your Clutch System

If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you want to take good care of your clutch system. Beyond standard maintenance and repairs,  you can also work to improve your own driving habits. Whether you like to ride the clutch or…

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Nissan Owner Gets New Transmission Installed at Ralph’s Transmission

Carlos drives a 2017 Nissan Sentra and recently started experiencing significant transmission issues. It’s rare for a transmission that new to fail completely, but the vehicle was beyond its original warranty and the transmission was damaged beyond repair. If we…

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Do I Really Need a Transmission Fluid Flush?

There are different types of transmission maintenance services. The standard transmission service we perform most often at Ralph’s Transmission is similar to an oil change. We replace the transmission filter, drain the old transmission fluid and put in new transmission…

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Toyota Owner Has Transmission Fluid Leak Inspected at Ralph’s Transmisson

Bradley drives a 2002 Toyota Camry and he recently had one of his CV joints (aka “constant-velocity” joints) replaced in one of his axles. The work was done at a different automotive repair facility, but he was concerned when he…

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Are You Overdue for a Transmission Service?

Just like your engine and all major vehicle systems need maintenance, so too does your transmission. It is a good idea to address any transmission issues your vehicle might have and to take care of standard preventative maintenance in order…

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GMC Sierra Owner Gets Transmission Serviced at Ralph’s Transmission

Gabriel drives a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500. He noticed that transmission fluid was leaking underneath his truck, and that’s often a sign of transmission trouble. Sometimes, it just means that the transmission pan gasket is worn out and it’s about…

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Spring Transmission Maintenance Tips

Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Winter has gone by fast and warmer weather is ahead in Modesto. With that in mind, it’s a good time to think about your transmission. There are some things you can…

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GMC Yukon Owners Get Transmission Rebuilt at Ralph’s Transmission

Paul & Monica drive a 2010 GMC Yukon XL. They noticed that the transmission seemed to be slipping when in lower gears and when taking off from a stop. They were also worried they might have a fluid leak after…

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Transmission Got You Stuck? Ralph’s Transmission Has Free Towing!

It can be very frustrating when your transmission fails and leaves you stranded. Your vehicle won’t let you drive anywhere, even to a repair shop to get it fixed. At Ralph’s Transmission, we understand this…

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GMC Truck Owner Gets Transmission and Rear Differential Rebuilt

Cruz drives a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 with over 275,000 miles on it. Recently, he began experiencing transmission trouble. It was slipping when in 1st gear and was shifting very roughly between 2nd and 3rd…

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Repair Options for a Failing Transfer Case

If you drive a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) truck, SUV or service vehicle, you have to consider the health and performance of your transfer case. This important component is critical for vehicles that utilize…

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