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Kyle drives a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and has had persistent transmission problems in recent years. He already had his transmission built by another shop, but was starting to experience some of the same issues as before. The transmission seemed…
When you take the steps to take care of your transmission, you will get better performance and a longer lifespan out of the sensitive components within the transmission system. It’s common for internal parts to fail and that leads to…
John lives out in Catheys Valley. Back in 2017, he was having a transmission problem with one of his ranch’s pickups, a 2001 Chevy Silverado with more than 280,000 miles on it at the time. He brought his truck into…
When we were renovating Ralph’s Transmission several years ago, we updated everything. The shop got a facelift and everything inside was upgraded. We designed a new logo. Most importantly, we came up with a new slogan: “A Commitment to Quality…
Jeff lives down in San Diego, which is almost 450 miles away from Modesto. He was experiencing transmission problems with his 1997 Ford F-250 4×4 (with more than 200,000 miles on it), but wasn’t getting the help he wanted at…
We all types of vehicles at Ralph’s Transmission. From small cars and light trucks to SUVs and sports cars, we see a wide variety of vehicles come through our Modesto shop every single day. We’re more than happy to help…
Mark first visited Ralph’s Transmission back in 2018 to have the transmission in his 2013 Ford Escape rebuilt. It had numerous internal problems, but our team did what they do best and got the transmission running like new again. One…
Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location in Downtown Modesto (just up 9th Street a few blocks from the Modesto Arch) since 1969. We celebrated our 50th anniversary just last year. Even though 2020 has thrown us all some…
Back in 2018, Terry brought his son’s 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to Ralph’s Transmission for a full custom transmission rebuild. Like all transmission rebuilds we do in our Modesto repair shop, it was backed by our 3 Year, 100,000…
Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your transmission. If the transmission fluid is low, there are any number of problems that can develop. A transmission system has many moving parts and the fluid plays a vital role in providing lubrication,…
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Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
What That Burning Smell Could Mean for Your Transmission
A strange burning smell coming from your vehicle is never something to ignore. While several automotive issues can produce unusual odors, a burning smell from the transmission is often a warning that your transmission needs…
Is Your Transmission Wearing Out Naturally or Because of Damage?
Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…