East Bay Area
We would just like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy Holiday Season. Thank you for being a part of the Ralph’s Transmission family! Thank You to Our…
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Marco drives a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500. His truck began experiencing some transmission issues. It would often slip between gears and sometimes wouldn’t move at all when warmed up. Marco knew he needed to get it checked out by a…
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The winter season is almost here in the Central Valley. And though we don’t have to worry much about snow around here, it can get quite cold and wet. Colder weather generally puts more strain on your transmission system and…
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Terry brought his 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan to Ralph’s Transmission because the transmission was giving him problems. The check engine light was on and the transmission would make a loud whining sound whenever he tried to engage the vehicle in…
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The entire team at Ralph’s Transmission would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are all able to spend more time with your friends and family this holiday season. We know it’s been…
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Carlos and his wife, Jessica, recently bought a pre-owned 2005 Volkswagen Jetta from a car dealership in Tracy. It had gone through their 200-point inspection process and everything went fine during the short test drive of the car. Unfortunately, they…
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There are three “T” words that are very important to us at Ralph’s Transmission: Transmissions, Trucks and Trust. Central Valley Transmission Specialist First and foremost, we are transmission specialists. We only work on transmission and drivetrain issues. Ralph’s Transmission is…
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Ken drives a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 with over 350,000 miles on it. Recently, he began noticing some potential transmission problems. The engine would rev into high RPMs when the truck was cold and the gears were slipping from time…
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Any time you hear a strange noise coming from your vehicle, you should take notice. Odd sounds are one of your car’s ways of letting you know something might be wrong. It may be a minor problem like a loose…
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Raymond drives a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. He had an after-market lift kit installed, but ultimately starting having some shifting problems in his truck. Once he would get up to 45-55 MPH, he was hearing a strange humming noise and…
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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…