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COVID-19 (coronavirus) has affected the daily lives of everyone in the world. As local business owners, it is our responsibility to do our part to help minimize the spread of this highly infectious virus. We’re already seeing strict containment measures…
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You can’t afford to be without your car, truck or SUV. You depend on it every day to get around town for family life, work, school, errands and social activities. When you have transmission problems, it can really impact your…
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Robert owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe with more than 180,000 miles on it. Recently, he began experiencing transmission issues. The SUV would slip out of gear when in 3rd and then stick when in 4th. It also wasn’t running well…
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This year, Ralph’s Transmission will be celebrating our 51st Anniversary! Our little shop on 9th Street in downtown Modesto opened way back in 1969, and it is going stronger than ever today. Not many small, family-owned businesses last as long…
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Troy recently brought his 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel into Ralph’s Transmission for a standard transmission service. The truck had over 200,000 miles on it and he knew it was due for maintenance—and maybe more. As we do with every…
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If you are driving your truck and it feels unusually sluggish when you accelerate, there could be any number of mechanical problems in play. When you drive any vehicle enough, you can typically tell when something isn’t quite right. It…
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We want to offer a big thank you to all of our customers who have been posting reviews and ratings of Ralph’s Transmission lately. Whether you are Google, Yelp, Facebook or any other review site, we really appreciate hearing your…
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Is your transmission causing you trouble? Perhaps your vehicle is feeling really sluggish when it accelerates. Maybe you hear and feel the gears grinding every time it shifts between gears. Maybe you can’t get into gear at all and there’s…
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Sabrina drives a 2016 Ford Escape with well over 100,000 miles on it. Recently, she was driving and noticed a few issues. First, her transmission service light came on. At the same time, she noticed that the vehicle seemed like…
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Grinding gears is one of the most common signs of a transmission problem. It means that the clutch isn’t completely disengaging from the engine while the gears are still rotation. However, there are numerous reasons why it could be happening.…
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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…