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Common Transmission Issues in Diesel Pickups

Diesel pickups are built for heavy-duty performance—whether towing trailers, hauling tools and cargo, or handling tough terrain. But all that power puts serious stress on the transmission system. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly service diesel trucks from Ford,…

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Dodge SUV Owner Finds Peace of Mind with Ralph’s Transmission Warranty

Bert drives a 2017 Dodge Journey and was experiencing transmission issues on a recent road trip. The SUV was having trouble shifting into certain gears at various speeds. The check engine light was also on and several transmission-related fault codes…

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Dodge SUV Owner Gets Free Transmission Inspection at Ralph’s Transmission

Tami drives a 2018 Dodge Journey. She thought she had a transmission problem in her mid-size SUV because it was reacting strangely when she would accelerate. It was like nothing would happen for a couple seconds, and then suddenly the…

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RV Owner Appreciates Quality Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Cindy owns a 2017 Dodge Ram Promaster 3500 touring coach RV that she lives in full time and travels around the country. She was in Modesto to help take care of a loved one, and she needed some work done…

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Dodge Ram Owner Thankful for Ralph’s Transmission Warranty

Norm drives a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with many miles on it. He was experiencing some shifting problems in his truck, so he wanted to get it looked at by a transmission specialist. Norm brought his truck into the Central…

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Dodge Owner Gets Transmission and Drivetrain Repairs

Terry brought his 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan to Ralph’s Transmission because the transmission was giving him problems. The check engine light was on and the transmission would make a loud whining sound whenever he tried to engage the vehicle in…

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Transmissions. Trucks. Trust. We’ve Got Service Down to a “T”

There are three “T” words that are very important to us at Ralph’s Transmission: Transmissions, Trucks and Trust. Central Valley Transmission Specialist First and foremost, we are transmission specialists. We only work on transmission and drivetrain issues. Ralph’s Transmission is…

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Dodge Ram Owner Gets Transmission Rebuilt at Ralph’s Transmission

Ken drives a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 with over 350,000 miles on it. Recently, he began noticing some potential transmission problems. The engine would rev into high RPMs when the truck was cold and the gears were slipping from time…

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Dodge Ram Owner Gets Rear Differential and Drive Line Repaired

Raymond drives a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. He had an after-market lift kit installed, but ultimately starting having some shifting problems in his truck. Once he would get up to 45-55 MPH, he was hearing a strange humming noise and…

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Dodge Diesel Truck Owner Gets Transmission Rebuilt at Ralph’s Transmission

Troy recently brought his 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel into Ralph’s Transmission for a standard transmission service. The truck had over 200,000 miles on it and he knew it was due for maintenance—and maybe more. As we do with every…

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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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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…

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