It's the new year and many of us have made resolutions. For most, these resolutions revolve around living a healthier lifestyle. You may want to cut out sugars and carbs. You want to exercise more and lose weight. These are great resolutions to have, especially if you stick with them. Another resolu…Read More
Though it is not technically part of the transmission system, the rear main engine seal is a component we often have to replace for customers at Ralph's Transmission. If this critical seal is damaged or weakened, oil leakage can cause serious powertrain problems that could affect both the transmissi…Read More
The winter season is almost here in the Central Valley. And though we don't have to worry much about snow around here, it can get quite cold and wet. Colder weather generally puts more strain on your transmission system and other vehicle components. It's a good idea to take a few extra steps to make…Read More
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 forward or reverse. The service team at Ralph's Transmiss…Read More
The entire team at Ralph's Transmission would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are all able to spend more time with your friends and family this holiday season. We know it's been a challenging couple of years for everyone. Thanksgiving is a time to sit back and…Read More
Carlos and his wife, Jessica, recently bought a pre-owned 2005 Volkswagen Jetta from a car dealership in Tracy. It had gone through their 200-point inspection process and everything went fine during the short test drive of the car. Unfortunately, they started noticing transmission problems within on…Read More
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 not a general auto…Read More
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 the gears would sometimes slip. Raymond was worried he had a transmission…Read More
Jose's check engine light had been coming on and off intermittently for a couple months. A previous diagnostic test revealed a problem with his transmission temperature sensor. When the warning light finally stayed on for a few days and he started having some acceleration issues, Jose decided it was…Read More
Customers are almost always a little apprehensive about visiting any automotive shop for the first time. It's usually because they don't know what kind of process to expect. At Ralph's Transmission, we have nothing to hide. We'll gladly walk you through our process and let you know exactly what to e…Read More
