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At Ralph’s Transmission, we will gladly provide you with a free initial transmission inspection. You can call ahead to make an appointment, stop by our downtown Modesto shop or contact us to arrange a tow. We also offer free towing…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we have a number of customers each week who come into our shop and end up not getting any repairs. We’re more than happy to provide free transmission diagnostics, road tests and external inspections to help you…
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Frank brought his 2016 Chevy Malibu into Ralph’s Transmission recently because he was experiencing some transmission issues with his car. The vehicle would sputter when shifting at low speeds and the RPM gauge was fluctuating abnormally when driving. Frank also…
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Brett drives a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. He recently began experiencing transmission problems in his truck. He would have a hard time getting it to shift into forward or reverse when the vehicle was cold. Once it warmed up, it…
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Today’s truck transmissions are more similar to standard car transmissions than ever. A vast majority of vehicles on the road these days have automatic transmission systems. Manual transmissions are less common than they used to be in pickup trucks and…
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Crystal drives a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with almost 200,000 miles on it. She recently started experiencing some serious transmission problems. When the engine was warmed up, it would not shift into forward or reverse gears. Crystal had been to…
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Not every transmission shop or general automotive shop is capable of performing full custom transmission rebuilds in-house. At Ralph’s Transmission, this service is one of our specialties. A rebuilt transmission can offer better long-term performance if the work is done…
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David drives a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 with almost 300,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some transmission issues. The truck wasn’t shifting into reverse and was struggling to get into higher gears while driving. David knew something was…
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Grinding gears is a common sign that you might have a transmission problems. You can hear—and usually feel—the gears grinding awkwardly when the vehicle shifts from one gear to another. It may be more apparent in certain gears or it…
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Kamilah was worried that she needed to replace the transmission in her car. It wasn’t running right and she was told by someone else that the transmission was likely the problem. Thankfully, she was referred to Ralph’s Transmission for a…
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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…