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At Ralph’s Transmission, the name says it all. Transmission care is our specialty. We provide a full suite of transmission repair and maintenance services, including custom transmission rebuilds, transmission replacements, free transmission inspections and general transmission repairs for all types…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we love hearing honest feedback from our customers. Whether you had a positive service experience at our shop or want to offer some constructive criticism, we appreciate when someone takes the time to write and post a…
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The entire team at Ralph’s Transmission would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year to everyone in the Central Valley and beyond! This is always…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we offer free initial transmission inspections. We will gladly run diagnostic tests, perform a road test and provide a thorough external transmission inspection. We also check the transmission fluid level and quality, as that is often an…
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When it comes to transmission rebuilds in the Central Valley, Ralph’s Transmission offers an industry-leading 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty. We stand behind our work with a strong warranty program. If you get your vehicle’s transmission rebuilt at Ralph’s, you…
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There are many reasons why a full custom transmission rebuild may be recommended over a complete transmission replacement or trying to make partial repairs. It can provide a long-term solution and help make your transmission run like new again. There…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we work with many Central Valley business owners, utility companies and civic service providers. They have fleets of work trucks, vans and cars that need transmission maintenance and repairs. We offer professional fleet transmission account services to…
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The torque converter plays a very important role in any automatic transmission system. It controls the shifting of gears while you drive, so the vehicle shifts smoothly upon acceleration or deceleration. If it becomes damaged and starts to fail, it…
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One step we generally take when inspecting vehicles at Ralph’s Transmission is to conduct a road test. This is done along with diagnostic testing and a physical inspection of the transmission and transmission fluid. All of these steps together help…
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Gabe drives a 2004 Chevy Tahoe with over 150,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing transmission problems and noticed the vehicle wasn’t shifting into 4th gear. He also noticed a strong burning smell. Gabe needed to get his SUV…
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Heavy Duty Performance: Why Modesto Truck Owners Trust Us with Chevy and GMC Transmissions
Driving a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra in the Central Valley means operating a powerhouse designed for heavy lifting and enduring the California heat. However, these rugged American trucks face immense strain on their…
Why Your Truck Struggles to Shift While Towing
If your truck hesitates, shifts hard or struggles to stay in gear while towing or hauling heavy loads, your transmission may be under more stress than it can handle. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we…
What Happens if You Ignore Transmission Problems Too Long?
It’s easy to put off a repair when your vehicle is still drivable. Maybe it’s a slight delay when shifting or a small fluid leak. But when it comes to your transmission, waiting too long…