Though Ralph's Transmission works on vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we especially love heavy duty trucks. From specialty service trucks to big, beefy American pickups made by Ford, Chevy, GMC and Dodge, they are our favorite types of vehicles to work on here at our downtown Modesto transmission s…Read More
We've all been to the doctor and gotten a blood test. It's a smart thing to do periodically if you care about your health. Well, if you also care about the health and performance of your car, truck or SUV, then it's a good idea to get your vehicle's fluids checked out every once in awhile. The motor…Read More
When you drive a larger vehicle like a truck or SUV, it is very important that you take care of the transmission. Remember that it is heavier by nature and there are reasons why we own these bigger vehicles. You might have a full-size SUV to transport your family all around town. You might have a tr…Read More
At Ralph's Transmission, we understand that it can be an inconvenience when you need major transmission repairs or even if you just need to come by the shop for a standard transmission service. That's why our goal is to make the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Free Towing and S…Read More
Ramona owns a 2006 GMC Canyon and noticed that it wasn't running right in higher gears. Realizing it was likely a transmission problem, she did her research and decided to bring her truck into Ralph's Transmission for an expert diagnosis and quality transmission repairs. "Totally amazing," Ramona sa…Read More
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 the wheels. In other words, when your transmission is stuck, so are you. Obv…Read More
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 this article, we’…Read More
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 customers. We make sure and get your vehicle in …Read More
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 specific gear and another. In an automatic transmission vehicle, it can be …Read More
Desiree owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with over 180,000 miles on it. She's been able to enjoy the dependability of her truck because she's been good about getting routine maintenance done and repairs performed as needed. Recently, Desiree noticed that the transmission began to slip. It would happen whe…Read More
