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Jamie drives a 2013 Chevy Suburban with over 150,000 miles on it. She recently began experiencing transmission problems. The check engine light came on, the RPMs were revving much higher than normal, and the vehicle was very sluggish when trying…
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Transmission repairs can be expensive, especially if you have so much internal damage that you have to either replace or rebuild your entire transmission. In many cases, small problems are left ignored until they turn into major issues. What could…
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Greg drives a 2009 Mercury Mariner with over 160,000 miles on it. He was concerned he had some transmission problems as the vehicle wasn’t shifting smoothly into reverse. It would also feel a little odd when driving at higher freeway…
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Trucks are huge part of life in the Central Valley. From the big rigs rolling up and down I-5 to the local farmers, service workers and everyone driving a heavy duty pickup truck throughout Modesto, Stockton, Fresno and everywhere in…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Differences Between a Rebuild and a Remanufactured Transmission
If your transmission is failing, you’ll likely hear two options: rebuild or replace. When it comes to transmission replacement, you also have options: new, used and remanufactured. While all will restore function, there are important…
How Heat Affects Transmission Performance in the Central Valley
If you drive in California’s Central Valley, you know how intense the summer heat can get. What many drivers don’t realize is just how much that heat impacts their vehicle—especially the transmission. At Ralph’s Transmission…
What Parts Are Replaced During a Transmission Rebuild?
If your vehicle needs a transmission rebuild, you may be wondering exactly what gets replaced. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every rebuild is different because every transmission wears differently and different internal or…