Trucks
If you can’t remember when you had your last transmission service, you may be due for a check up. Depending on the age, make, model and mileage of your truck, it’s often recommended to get your transmission fluid and filter…
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Leonard drives a 2015 Ford F-150 with over 369,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing transmission problems and assumed his transmission was failing. That would not be a surprise with a transmission that has this many miles, but we…
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It’s never fun to have any kind of automotive problems. It’s important to understand what the source of the problem might be. Is it the engine? Is it the exhaust system or cooling system? Is it the transmission? It helps…
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Leigh drives a 2010 Ford F-150 with over 150,000 miles on it. She began noticing an unusual scraping noise when driving at higher speeds over 45 MPH. The noise would also tend to go away when engaging the truck into…
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We love trucks at Ralph’s Transmission. From daily driver pickups to heavy duty work trucks and larger utility vehicles, we have spent years serving truck owners throughout the Central Valley. Whether you drive a truck for work or for fun,…
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Kelly & Lesli drive a 2006 Ford F-150. Recently, they began experiencing transmission shifting issues in their truck. It would often slip out of gear when taking off from a stop (whether the vehicle was hot or cold). It was…
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The transfer case is one of the key components of four-wheel-drive (4WD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) trucks and SUVs. It controls drive power from the transmission to all four wheels and is what enables you to get superior traction in difficult…
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Jorge drives a 2016 Chevy Silverado with over 100,000 miles on it. He had been dealing with transmission problems for quite awhile before finally deciding to call Ralph’s Transmission for a proper diagnosis and repairs. The truck was grinding when…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we love trucks and we know how much you love your truck. Whether it’s your daily driver, a recreation vehicle or a work truck (or all of the above), you rely on your truck for so much.…
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Glenn drives a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with over 140,000 miles on it. He recently began noticing some shifting issues in his truck. It was shifting very roughly when downshifting between second and first gears. Then, the check engine light…
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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…