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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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What You Need to Know About the Ralph’s Transmission Warranty

At Ralph’s Transmission, we stand behind all our work. We take pride in being one of the Central Valley’s leading transmission specialists. Because we focus solely on transmission care and drivetrain issues, we believe it enhances the quality of our…

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Local Business Owner Gets Chevy Service Van Repaired at Ralph’s Transmission

Bryan drives a 2006 Chevrolet Express 1500 van. It is one of his primary work vehicles as a local plumber, so he depends on this van every single day. Unfortunately, he began experiencing transmission problems recently and knew he had…

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8 Common Sources of Transmission Problems

We’ve posted numerous articles throughout the years about common transmission problems that drivers experience. Strange noises, weak acceleration, slipping gears, grinding gears, transmission fluid leaks and other symptoms are all signs that there may be a transmission issue in your vehicle.…

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Customer Appreciates Family Atmosphere at Ralph’s Transmission

Kelli was experiencing transmission problems in her 2007 Chevy Impala. The vehicle would “jump” awkwardly upon acceleration and then lurch forward violently when coming to a stop. It was also struggling to accelerate when over 40 MPH. The jumping and…

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5 Long-Term Benefits of a Transmission Rebuild

As we’ve discussed a lot on the Ralph’s Transmission Blog, there are many reasons why you might consider getting your damaged transmission rebuilt rather than replacing it or making smaller repairs. There are long-term benefits to a professionally done transmission…

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