Transmission Information

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What You Need to Know About Transmission Inspections

At Ralph’s Transmission, we will gladly provide you with a free initial transmission inspection. You can call ahead to make an appointment, stop by our downtown Modesto shop or contact us to arrange a tow. We also offer free towing…

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Low Gear Shifting: One of the Most Common Transmission Problems

People come into the Ralph’s Transmission shop every day with a variety of different transmission problems. There are many common signs of transmission damage, including transmission fluid leaks, slipping gears, grinding gears and overheating transmission systems. One of the most…

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5 Ways to Avoid an Overheating Transmission

Just like your engine, the transmission can overheat and cause serious problems within your vehicle. In fact, overheating is one of the most common sources of transmission failure. It generally happens because of transmission fluid issues. Either you are too…

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What Causes a Truck Transmission to Fail?

Today’s truck transmissions are more similar to standard car transmissions than ever. A vast majority of vehicles on the road these days have automatic transmission systems. Manual transmissions are less common than they used to be in pickup trucks and…

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Transmission repair
Transmission Rebuilds—A Step-By-Step Guide

Not every transmission shop or general automotive shop is capable of performing full custom transmission rebuilds in-house. At Ralph’s Transmission, this service is one of our specialties. A rebuilt transmission can offer better long-term performance if the work is done…

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What Grinds Your Gears?

Grinding gears is a common sign that you might have a transmission problems. You can hear—and usually feel—the gears grinding awkwardly when the vehicle shifts from one gear to another. It may be more apparent in certain gears or it…

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Transmission repair
Why You Need a Transmission Repair Specialist

Not all automotive repair shops are the same. Many offer general repair services and can handle quite a lot of vehicle problems. Then, there are specialists who focus on very specific maintenance services and repairs. That’s exactly what we are…

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Is Your Vehicle Having Trouble Shifting Between Gears?

This is one of the most common signs of transmission trouble. Shifting problems can take many forms, and will usually be noticeable whether you are driving with an automatic transmission or manual transmission. Here are a few examples of what…

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore a Transmission Fluid Leak

Transmission fluid leaks are the most common causes for major internal transmission damage. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) provides very important lubricating, hydraulic and cooling properties within the transmission system. Without the proper amount of clean fluid running through the transmission,…

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The Importance of Transmission Maintenance

Most people are pretty good about getting their oil changed and tires rotated. Those are fairly easy services to remember every 5,000-6,000 miles, depending on the vehicle. A majority of new cars have maintenance reminders to let you know when…

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Transmission Got You Stuck? Ralph’s Transmission Has Free Towing!

It can be very frustrating when your transmission fails and leaves you stranded. Your vehicle won’t let you drive anywhere, even to a repair shop to get it fixed. At Ralph’s Transmission, we understand this…

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GMC Truck Owner Gets Transmission and Rear Differential Rebuilt

Cruz drives a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 with over 275,000 miles on it. Recently, he began experiencing transmission trouble. It was slipping when in 1st gear and was shifting very roughly between 2nd and 3rd…

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Repair Options for a Failing Transfer Case

If you drive a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) truck, SUV or service vehicle, you have to consider the health and performance of your transfer case. This important component is critical for vehicles that utilize…

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