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At Ralph’s Transmission, we service all types of transmissions. We do standard transmission fluid and filter changes, minor transmission repairs, complete transmission rebuilds and everything in between. Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto is the Central Valley’s one-stop shop for all things transmission. When it…
Jacques was driving through the Central Valley while on a vacation. Unfortunately, he noticed his Ford F-250 was acting funny and not running right. He checked the fluid levels and found that his transmission fluid reservoir was almost empty. Obviously concerned, he…
When it comes to diagnosing a transmission problem, there are different inspections that the technicians at Ralph’s Transmission may need to perform to get to the real source of the issue. There are external inspections, which are the simplest. There are internal…
Jeff is still relatively new to Modesto, so he is still getting to know the community and our local businesses. He discovered Ralph’s Transmission when he needed a standard transmission service on his 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. “I’m new to Modesto. My wife…
If you ever visited the old Ralph’s Transmission, you might not even recognize it today. Though we still uphold high standards of personalized customer service, dating back to the shop’s roots in 1969, a lot about the shop has changed in…
Automotive repair can be an unpredictable business. As a leading transmission shop that’s been around for almost 50 years, Ralph’s Transmission has seen just about everything. Even though we specialize only in transmission repair, transmission service and transmission rebuilds, we often help…
We take great pride in our history at Ralph’s Transmission, even though things are a lot different around the shop now. When the original Ralph opened the shop on 9th Street back in 1969, it was always meant to be a small, family-run…
Leeann was beyond frustrated with her 2002 Dodge Durango. It had recurring transmission issues and certain fault codes would always come up any time diagnostics were run. She had brought it into Ralph’s Transmission multiple times in the past to determine the…
It’s an unpleasant sound, for sure. It never feels good when you are shifting gears and you hear (and usually feel) that awful grinding noise. It’s not good for the transmission, and especially the gears themselves. In this article, we…
Nilesh was in a dilemma. He was trying to decide if he wanted to fix up his 2004 BMW X3 or just go and buy a new car. He knew his old car had some transmission problems that needed to be addressed.…
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Why Your Transmission Slips Between Specific Gears
When an automatic transmission is working properly, gear changes should feel smooth and consistent. If your engine suddenly revs higher during a shift or your vehicle briefly loses acceleration, the transmission may be slipping. Sometimes…
Why Your Truck’s Transmission Shudders Under Load
When you’re towing a trailer or hauling a heavy load, your truck’s transmission has to work harder than it does during normal driving. If you notice shaking, vibration or a shuddering sensation during acceleration, it…
Why Some Transmission Problems Can Be Intermittent
Transmission problems don’t always happen consistently. Your vehicle might shift roughly one day and operate normally the next. You may notice hesitation during a long drive but experience no problems on shorter trips. These intermittent…