Jay visited Ralph's Transmission last fall when his 2007 Ford F-150 was having major transmission problems. His driveline had become disconnected and he also noticed a crack in his transmission's bell housing. He brought his truck into the Central Valley transmission experts for a full inspection an…Read More
At Ralph's Transmission, we make it no secret that we love trucks. Many of us at the shop drive trucks and we work with many truck owners throughout the Central Valley. Whether you use your truck for work, for recreation or as your daily driver, we know how much it means to you. It's your workhorse.…Read More
Donald drives a 2000 Chevy Silverado. He first came to Ralph's Transmission last October because his truck would not go into reverse gear. After our transmission technicians inspected it, there were many internal transmission problems found. The torque converter, sun shell, clutch and rear planetary…Read More
If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you want to take good care of your clutch system. Beyond standard maintenance and repairs, you can also work to improve your own driving habits. Whether you like to ride the clutch or shift too aggressively, you could be putting unnecessary strain on the…Read More
Carlos drives a 2017 Nissan Sentra and recently started experiencing significant transmission issues. It's rare for a transmission that new to fail completely, but the vehicle was beyond its original warranty and the transmission was damaged beyond repair. If we can recommend a transmission rebuild …Read More
There are different types of transmission maintenance services. The standard transmission service we perform most often at Ralph's Transmission is similar to an oil change. We replace the transmission filter, drain the old transmission fluid and put in new transmission fluid. We will also replace th…Read More
Bradley drives a 2002 Toyota Camry and he recently had one of his CV joints (aka "constant-velocity" joints) replaced in one of his axles. The work was done at a different automotive repair facility, but he was concerned when he noticed a major transmission fluid leak under his car. Bradley decided …Read More
Just like your engine and all major vehicle systems need maintenance, so too does your transmission. It is a good idea to address any transmission issues your vehicle might have and to take care of standard preventative maintenance in order to keep it running right and lasting longer. How Often Do I…Read More
Gabriel drives a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500. He noticed that transmission fluid was leaking underneath his truck, and that's often a sign of transmission trouble. Sometimes, it just means that the transmission pan gasket is worn out and it's about time for a standard transmission service. Either way, Gabr…Read More
Can you believe spring is just around the corner? Winter has gone by fast and warmer weather is ahead in Modesto. With that in mind, it's a good time to think about your transmission. There are some things you can do to keep your transmission healthier heading into the spring and summer months. Here…Read More
