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Nolan was concerned when his 2012 Toyota Tundra began feeling like the wheels were locking up at times. Then, he noticed a fluid leak toward the rear of his truck. Something wasn’t right, and he knew he needed to take…
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We’ve made no secret at Ralph’s Transmission that we are fond of trucks. We specialize in heavy duty work trucks and all types of pickups. We just love working on trucks! However, it is important to note that we work…
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It’s not every day that we have a customer named Ralph walk through our doors at Ralph’s Transmission, but it happened recently. In fact, he is a repeat customer of ours. This Ralph knew he had a transmission problem in…
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Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location on 9th Street in downtown Modesto since 1969. For 50 years now, this has been a leading local transmission shop that Central Valley residents have been able to turn to for quality…
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Sarah first visited Ralph’s Transmission a couple months ago because her 2005 Honda Odyssey was not running right. It was struggling to move forward at all when the vehicle was put into gear. She wanted to have the transmission inspected…
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Though Ralph’s Transmission works on vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we especially love heavy duty trucks. From specialty service trucks to big, beefy American pickups made by Ford, Chevy, GMC and Dodge, they are our favorite types of vehicles…
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Chris was a little apprehensive about bringing his 2014 Ford Focus to an independent auto repair shop. He typically only trusts it with his dealership. However, he knew there was something wrong with his transmission. The check engine light was…
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We’ve all been to the doctor and gotten a blood test. It’s a smart thing to do periodically if you care about your health. Well, if you also care about the health and performance of your car, truck or SUV,…
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Brendon first came to Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto back in 2016 to have the transmission rebuilt in his 2006 Ford Explorer. It had major internal damage, so the team at our shop rebuilt the transmission from the ground up and…
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The transmission is one of the most important systems in your car. If your automatic transmission isn’t working right, you will notice it. The vehicle may not shift properly or accelerate normally. If there is a major transmission problem, your…
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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…