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Truck Owner Drives 450 Miles to Ralph’s Transmission for a Transmission Rebuild!

Jeff lives down in San Diego, which is almost 450 miles away from Modesto. He was experiencing transmission problems with his 1997 Ford F-250 4×4 (with more than 200,000 miles on it), but wasn’t getting the help he wanted at…

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Ford Owner Appreciates 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty at Ralph’s Transmission

Mark first visited Ralph’s Transmission back in 2018 to have the transmission in his 2013 Ford Escape rebuilt. It had numerous internal problems, but our team did what they do best and got the transmission running like new again. One…

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Ralph’s Transmission is Central Valley Strong!

Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location in Downtown Modesto (just up 9th Street a few blocks from the Modesto Arch) since 1969. We celebrated our 50th anniversary just last year. Even though 2020 has thrown us all some…

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Jeep Owner Appreciates the Ralph’s Transmission Warranty Program

Back in 2018, Terry brought his son’s 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to Ralph’s Transmission for a full custom transmission rebuild. Like all transmission rebuilds we do in our Modesto repair shop, it was backed by our 3 Year, 100,000…

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6 Signs of Low Transmission Fluid

Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your transmission. If the transmission fluid is low, there are any number of problems that can develop. A transmission system has many moving parts and the fluid plays a vital role in providing lubrication,…

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Ralph’s Transmission Customer Appreciates “Awesome” Service

Kelly was getting ready to take a camping trip, but noticed that her 2012 Chevrolet Traverse was acting strange. It was really acting up when she would drive at higher speeds. The transmission seemed to be slipping and the vehicle…

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5 of the Most Common Transmission Problems

When your transmission isn’t working right, your vehicle won’t shift properly and it may not even go into gear at all. The more you know about your transmission, the better you can take care of it with preventative maintenance. If…

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Past Ralph’s Transmission Customer Provides Update on Rebuilt Transmission

Jeremy first visited Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto back in 2017. He had the transmission rebuilt in his 2007 Chrysler Town and Country. The minivan had over 100,000 miles on it and the transmission had significant internal damage, including a failing…

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Don’t Let a Minor Transmission Issue Turn into Major Transmission Damage

There are plenty of cases where a major component fails inside a transmission. A torque converter can stop working correctly without notice. Something could snap or crack under pressure, especially if the part installed is weak to begin with. Things…

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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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