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5 Advantages of a Truck Transmission Specialist

Though we work on all types of vehicles at Ralph’s Transmission, we are most passionate about trucks. We love trucks and we are proud to be a truck transmission specialist serving the Central Valley. From mid-size trucks and SUVs to…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Recommends Ralph’s Transmission

Mark works for a local construction company and drives a 2018 Chevy Silverado. He depends on this truck every day for work, so he was concerned when it started experiencing transmission problems. The transmission was slipping when shifting between lower…

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Ford Super Duty Owner Appreciates Awesome Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Kris drives a 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and recently his truck wasn’t able to engage into gear at all. In addition, the overdrive light would come on intermittently. He was worried he had a major transmission problem, so he…

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The Benefits of a Truck Transmission Specialist

Not only is Ralph’s Transmission one of the Central Valley’s leading transmission repair and rebuild specialists. We are also truck specialists. Our shop is equipped to handle larger heavy duty trucks and service vehicles, and our staff brings extensive experience…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Gets TFT Sensor Replaced at Ralph’s Transmission

Collin drives a 2016 Chevy Silverado with just under 100,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some transmission problems. The shifts between 1st and 2nd gear and between park and reverse were rough. The truck would also shudder violently…

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GMC Truck Owner Recommends Ralph’s Transmission

Oscar drives a 2014 GMC Sierra and was experiencing some transmission problems with his truck. It seemed to be overheating and was shifting roughly in low gears—sometimes slipping out of gear completely while driving. Oscar decided to bring his GMC…

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Serving Truck Owners Throughout the Central Valley

Trucks are huge part of life in the Central Valley. From the big rigs rolling up and down I-5 to the local farmers, service workers and everyone driving a heavy duty pickup truck throughout Modesto, Stockton, Fresno and everywhere in…

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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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GMC Truck Owner Gets Friendly and Fast Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Crystal drives a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with almost 200,000 miles on it. She recently started experiencing some serious transmission problems. When the engine was warmed up, it would not shift into forward or reverse gears. Crystal had been to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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