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Get Your Transmission Ready for the Central Valley Summer!

It’s no secret that it gets hot around the Central Valley in the summer. It can be sweltering, and this can be rough on your vehicle. It’s a good idea to get your cooling system checked out, as well as…

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Ford Owner Appreciates Free Towing and Inspection from Ralph’s Transmission

Pam drives a 2015 Ford Escape. Recently, she began experiencing problems with her transmission. It felt like it was slipping and having trouble engaging in low gear when starting from a stop. When her transmission warning light came on, she…

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GMC Sierra Owner Gets Transmission Rebuilt at Ralph’s Transmission

Henry drives a 2006 GMC Sierra with more than 180,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some transmission problems. The truck was having trouble staying in gear. At first, it was mainly the shift between 3rd and 4th gear…

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Trouble Shifting? Here’s What You Need to Know!

If your vehicle isn’t shifting between gears smoothly, you may have a transmission issue or some other sort of drivetrain problem. It doesn’t matter if you drive an automatic or manual transmission vehicle. It needs to shift properly in order…

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Ford Truck Owner Recommends Ralph’s Transmission

Jay visited Ralph’s Transmission last fall when his 2007 Ford F-150 was having major transmission problems. His driveline had become disconnected and he also noticed a crack in his transmission’s bell housing. He brought his truck into the Central Valley…

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Taking Care of Your Truck’s Transmission

At Ralph’s Transmission, we make it no secret that we love trucks. Many of us at the shop drive trucks and we work with many truck owners throughout the Central Valley. Whether you use your truck for work, for recreation…

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Chevy Silverado Owner Gets Transmission and Transfer Case Repaired

Donald drives a 2000 Chevy Silverado. He first came to Ralph’s Transmission last October because his truck would not go into reverse gear. After our transmission technicians inspected it, there were many internal transmission problems found. The torque converter, sun…

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6 Simple Tips to Protect Your Clutch System

If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, you want to take good care of your clutch system. Beyond standard maintenance and repairs,  you can also work to improve your own driving habits. Whether you like to ride the clutch or…

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Nissan Owner Gets New Transmission Installed at Ralph’s Transmission

Carlos drives a 2017 Nissan Sentra and recently started experiencing significant transmission issues. It’s rare for a transmission that new to fail completely, but the vehicle was beyond its original warranty and the transmission was damaged beyond repair. If we…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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