Transmission Information

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5 SIMPLE TIPS TO MAKE YOUR CLUTCH LAST LONGER

When you drive a manual transmission vehicle, the clutch is one of the most sensitive and important pieces of equipment in your car. It will naturally wear out over time, but some of the silly habits we have as drivers can also…

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WHAT IS A DIFFERENTIAL?

Differentials are very important components in cars. They serve a very important purpose in transferring power from the engine and transmission to the wheels. If you have differential problems, you’ll notice how poorly your car handles and you’ll want to…

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WINTER TRANSMISSION CARE TIPS

Winter weather can be tough on your car’s transmission. We get colder weather and rainier skies this time of year in the Central Valley. Below you will find 3 simple, yet very helpful, tips from the transmission specialists at Ralph’s Transmission, your transmission…

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RALPH’S TRANSMISSION HOLDS CVT TRAINING EVENT AT MODESTO SHOP

At Ralph’s Transmission, we put an emphasis on training. From time to time, we’ll bring in people from the transmission industry to train our mechanics. Most of the time, we open up the sessions to anyone else who wants to attend…

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RALPH’S TRANSMISSION SAVES CUSTOMER FROM OVERSPENDING ON TRANSMISSION REPAIRS

Frederick was concerned about his 2002 Nissan Altima. It was having problems when running in first gear, so he knew he likely had an issue with his transmission. Frederick decided to take his car to the dealership for a professional opinion.…

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RALPH’S TRANSMISSION HELPS CUSTOMER WITH HIS WORK TRUCK TRANSMISSION REPAIRS

Raul was concerned about his work truck, a 2014 Chevy Silverado. He uses it every day and puts a lot of mileage on it. So when the engine would start to cut out and make funny noises after exceeding 45…

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS?

It’s an issue we have to deal with every day at Ralph’s Transmission, your fleet transmission service in Modesto. Obviously, we work with all types of cars, trucks, work vehicles and RVs. We handle just about every make and model…

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5 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Most car owners who care about the health and performance of their vehicle will remember to rotate the tires and change the oil and oil filter every 3,000-5,000 miles. They know how to check the oil level with the dipstick and…

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WHAT IS A TORQUE CONVERTER?

All cars, whether they have manual or automatic transmissions, need a way for the engine to keep running while the automobile is stopped. If you have a manual transmission, this is accomplished using the clutch. It temporarily disconnects the engine from…

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HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR TRANSMISSION FLUID?

This is always a good question and there is some debate in the automotive world. Some will recommend every 30,000 miles. Others might say 50,000-60,000. Some say you don’t need it for 100,000 miles or more. There probably is no…

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