Transmission Information

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WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A FULL TRANSMISSION REBUILD?

It’s a question we get asked all the time at Ralph’s Transmission. When people come in with major transmission problems, they usually have a few options to consider: 1. A New Transmission – You can buy a new or used transmission to replace…

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FORD VS. CHEVY? RALPH’S TRANSMISSION ARE THE EXPERTS TO TRUST WITH ANY TYPE OF TRANSMISSION!

Rhonda first came to Ralph’s Transmission expecting a major transmission repair on her 2010 Chevy Impala. She dealt directly with our owner, Mario Jauregui, who made sure she was taken care of. “I met Mario and his staff when I took in my…

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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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