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The transmission is one of the hardest working components of your vehicle, and it is also one of the most important. Without a transmission, your vehicle would not be able to transfer the power supplied by the engine out to…
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Larry had been dealing with problems on his 2005 Dodge Dakota for over a year. His dashboard warning lights kept coming on for various issues and he had to keep getting the fault codes checked. Some were just false alarms…
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Though manual transmissions and automatic transmissions ultimately perform the same function in a vehicle, they work very differently. They require similar maintenance, but repairs can often be more complicated on automatic transmissions because there are more parts in motion. In…
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John and Sharon own a 2004 Chevy Silverado with over 145,000 miles on it. Needless to say, they love their truck and it has always been dependable. Recently, they were pulling a heavy trailer and noticing that the transmission was…
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Ralph’s Transmission is a busy shop. Any day you come in, you’ll see our transmission technicians hard at work—doing what they do best as expert mechanics with specialized transmission and drivetrain repair training. Yet, we always have time for new…
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Ray owns a 2010 Jeep Liberty. Recently, he felt that the transmission was slipping and then it just started staying stuck in low gear. Also, the check engine light had come on. This isn’t the first issue he’s had with…
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One of the most common signs of a transmission problem is when it begins to “slip” between gears. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you can usually feel it when you are shifting, especially if it happens between one…
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Drivers from all over this great country feel an attachment to their vehicles, they are loyal to them to the end. While that is admirable, it is also somewhat naive. If you are hanging on to a car because you…
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Noises are to be expected when you fire up your car and hit the road. The wind whistles past the outboard mirrors, the tires hum of the asphalt and little pieces in the dash rub together to generate little squeaks…
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One of the most important things you can do to ensure the longest life and best value out of your vehicle is to study your owner’s manual. Inside this handy little booklet, you will discover everything you need to keep…
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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…
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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…
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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…