Ralph’s Transmission
At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to provide a level of service that creates customers for life. We want people to know they can trust us to provide honest advice and high-quality transmission repair work. Case in point is Brian and his wife.…
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Transmission dipsticks are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In just about any vehicle built prior than a few years ago, you’d find a dipstick that would allow you to check and measure the level (and quality) of your transmission…
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One of the things that often goes unnoticed at Ralph’s Transmission is how clean and organized our service bay is. Most customers don’t even look inside the shop area, but those that do are always pleasantly surprised at how nice it usually…
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Like any responsible driver, Lee took notice when the “check engine” light came on in his 2003 Honda Pilot. He also noticed the vehicle was struggling to shift between 2nd and 3rd gears. Because of the shifting issues, Lee figured it may be a transmission…
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Your transmission is one of your vehicle’s most important systems. Without it, you will not be able to drive at all. Or, if it’s something is just slightly off within your transmission, it can lead to major safety issues or…
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As any good parents will do, Lisa and her husband, Steven, jumped in to help their son when his diesel-powered 2003 Chevy Silverado wasn’t working right. It wouldn’t go any higher than 3rd gear and just felt sluggish. She called around to some local…
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The differential (or transaxle in the case of many front-wheel-drive vehicles) is a key part of your car that sends power from the engine and transmission to the individual wheels. Rather than both wheels turning at exactly the same rate, a…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to make your transmission repair experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. We understand you’re going through enough already with a damaged transmission or a vehicle that won’t run. This is why we offer free towing…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we take great pride in providing the best customer service experience that we can. From our service advisors to our expert transmission technicians in the shop, we aim to treat you (and your car, of course) with the…
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Like all automotive systems, your transmission needs standard maintenance services from time to time. How often you need a transmission service will depend on a variety of factors including the age of the vehicle, the type of vehicle and even your own…
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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…