Ralph’s Transmission
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto handles many fleet accounts for Central Valley business owners and government organizations. They know they can depend on our team of transmission repair experts to take care of their work trucks, vans, company cars and other specialty service vehicles. In…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we work on vehicles of many different shapes and sizes. Manual, automatic, foreign, domestic, cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, service vehicles—you name it! We love working on all types of transmissions and helping our customers get back on the…
Trevor knew something wasn’t quite right with his 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. First of all, the check engine light was on. Secondly, the vehicle would sputter sometimes and feel like it wanted to turn off while he was driving. He also noticed…
If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, it will use a clutch system that allows you to manually shift gears. Automatic transmissions will use a torque converter to perform this task for you. However, it should be noted that some of…
Mark and Andrew knew that their 2007 Nissan Frontier was overdue for automotive service, but then they started having transmission problems. The truck was very sluggish in low gears and wasn’t accelerating properly. They knew they couldn’t wait any longer, so they…
Unfortunately, a blown transmission is something that can happen to any vehicle, whether it’s just a few years old or around for decades. One minor component could fail and lead to catastrophic damage. And obviously, without a functioning transmission, your…
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Recent Posts
Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
What That Burning Smell Could Mean for Your Transmission
A strange burning smell coming from your vehicle is never something to ignore. While several automotive issues can produce unusual odors, a burning smell from the transmission is often a warning that your transmission needs…
Is Your Transmission Wearing Out Naturally or Because of Damage?
Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…