East Bay Area
Mark drives a 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 with more than 350,000 miles on it. It is a true workhorse truck he’s relied on for many years. He had a remanufactured transmission installed by another shop roughly 40,000 miles ago. Unfortunately,…
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The holiday season is here and we wanted to take this opportunity to share a message of good tidings with everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire team at Ralph’s Transmission. Standing the Test of Time It’s…
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2023 will be ending soon and 2024 will be here before you know it. This is a time for many business owners and civic departments to be working on their business plan and budgets for the new year. If you…
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Phil drives a 2008 Ford Explorer with more than 200,000 miles on it. As you can expect with a vehicle of this age and mileage, there is always some natural wear and tear on the engine and transmission over time.…
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Your vehicle’s transmission is comprised of many components. If any one internal part fails, it could lead to serious transmission performance issues and further damage. At the first sign of any transmission problems, you should get your vehicle inspected by…
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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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At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to keep our transmission repair shop clean and tidy at all times. We also do a thorough cleaning of the entire facility at the beginning of each week. It makes for a more productive work…
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Zach drives a 2012 Chevy Tahoe with over 140,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some major transmission issues. The SUV was having shifting into any gear other than park, and he wasn’t able to drive anywhere. Zach called…
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Recent Posts
The Differences Between a Rebuild and a Remanufactured Transmission
If your transmission is failing, you’ll likely hear two options: rebuild or replace. When it comes to transmission replacement, you also have options: new, used and remanufactured. While all will restore function, there are important…
How Heat Affects Transmission Performance in the Central Valley
If you drive in California’s Central Valley, you know how intense the summer heat can get. What many drivers don’t realize is just how much that heat impacts their vehicle—especially the transmission. At Ralph’s Transmission…
What Parts Are Replaced During a Transmission Rebuild?
If your vehicle needs a transmission rebuild, you may be wondering exactly what gets replaced. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every rebuild is different because every transmission wears differently and different internal or…