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Jessica wanted to help her son out. The check engine light in his 2007 Chevy Silverado came on and initial diagnostic tests shows that it was the transmission code. They feared that they might have to replace the transmission or have it…
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Ryan noticed that his 2002 Acura TL wasn’t shifting correctly as he was driving on the freeway and the check engine light had come on. Later, he saw that there was a transmission fluid leak, as well. He decided to bring his…
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Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season to cap off 2018. We’re certainly excited for everything that 2019 has in store for the team at Ralph’s Transmission. 2018 was another banner year for Ralph’s Transmission…
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The entire Ralph’s Transmission team would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and wonderful holiday season. From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! Most importantly, we’d like to thank all of…
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The Ralph’s Transmission 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty is something we always get a lot of questions about at the shop. People want to know the details and they are always concerned about the “fine print.” Basically, they want to know how…
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Richard drives a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually and the check engine light recently came on. He believed it was a transmission issue, so he decided to bring his heavy duty truck into Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto for a proper inspection and diagnostic testing.…
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Contentment Health & Lifestyle just published its annual “Best of Stanislaus” edition. Every year, the readers of this local magazine vote on their favorite businesses located in Stanislaus County. From restaurants to professional services to auto shops, a wide variety of categories are covered. Ralph’s Transmission…
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Rodney Eckerdt joined Ralph’s Transmission in 2016 and he is one of our leading Transmission Rebuild Specialists. Rebuilding transmissions is a major part of our shop’s activity, so Rodney and his fellow rebuild technicians serve a very important role. When we rebuild a transmission at Ralph’s…
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Kathy owns a 1991 Chevrolet Silverado with over 200,000 miles on it. Of course, she loves her truck and wants to keep it running well. Recently, she began having problems with her clutch. Kathy was having trouble shifting between gears. Eventually, 4th gear and…
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Team members from Ralph’s Transmission recently attended the annual ATRA Powertrain Expo hosted by the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association. It draws transmission technicians, shop owners and parts manufacturers from all over the world. It’s a great environment for sharing ideas, looking at innovative new products…
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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…