Sergio was experiencing transmission problems in his 2012 Chrysler 300. He had his engine and transmission replaced about a year ago at another shop, but recently started noticing some shifting problems in low gears. The vehicle would sometimes have trouble shifting out of park, and then would feel …Read More
This is one of the most common signs of transmission trouble. Shifting problems can take many forms, and will usually be noticeable whether you are driving with an automatic transmission or manual transmission. Here are a few examples of what you might experience when driving: Trouble Shifting into …Read More
Mark drives a 2015 Chevy Silverado with just over 100,000 miles on it. He noticed that his truck was starting to shake uncomfortably at higher speeds. In addition, the engine's RPM gauge was very inconsistent once he reached 55 MPH. Mark recently had his transmission serviced at another auto shop an…Read More
Transmission fluid leaks are the most common causes for major internal transmission damage. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) provides very important lubricating, hydraulic and cooling properties within the transmission system. Without the proper amount of clean fluid running through the transmissi…Read More
Most people are pretty good about getting their oil changed and tires rotated. Those are fairly easy services to remember every 5,000-6,000 miles, depending on the vehicle. A majority of new cars have maintenance reminders to let you know when service is required. One maintenance service that can be…Read More
Alex drives a 2002 GMC Yukon Denali with over 180,000 miles on it. He recently started noticing that the vehicle would slip in and out of gear when driving 25-30 MPH. He contacted Ralph's Transmission in Modesto for help with his transmission problem. After towing the SUV to our shop, our technician…Read More
Trucks are a way of life in the Central Valley. Whether you use your truck for work, recreation, daily driving or all of the above, you depend on it to get you where you need to go. You might have to haul heavy loads. You may have to go off-road. You may simply just have to get your kids to school a…Read More
Norm drives a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with many miles on it. He was experiencing some shifting problems in his truck, so he wanted to get it looked at by a transmission specialist. Norm brought his truck into the Central Valley transmission experts at Ralph's Transmission in Modesto for a full diagnosti…Read More
It's the new year and many of us have made resolutions. For most, these resolutions revolve around living a healthier lifestyle. You may want to cut out sugars and carbs. You want to exercise more and lose weight. These are great resolutions to have, especially if you stick with them. Another resolu…Read More
Jon drives a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. He noticed that his car had a serious transmission fluid leak, so he tool it to the local Volkswagen dealership first. They diagnosed the problem, but let him know the repair was going to be very expensive. Jon wanted a second opinion before making a final decisi…Read More
