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Steve has put a lot of mileage on his Dodge Ram since he bought it. This truck is his workhorse and he depends on it every day. Recently, the check engine light in Steve’s truck came on and he began…
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Contentment Health & Lifestyle recently released their annual “Best of Stanislaus” issue, where they recognize Stanislaus County businesses based on votes from their magazine readers and website visitors. The votes are accepted throughout the year and tallied up at the…
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Can you believe it’s already Christmas time and 2019 is almost over? This year seemed to fly by, but it was filled with many memorable moments at Ralph’s Transmission and we can’t wait to see what 2020 brings. It’s going…
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Skip’s 2009 Toyota Camry has over 140,000 miles on it and the transmission recently gave out. His check engine light had come on and the vehicle was shuddering every time he would accelerate. Skip knew he needed a Central Valley…
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The holiday season can be one of the most frustrating times to deal with automotive repairs. You need your vehicle to get around, especially if you plan to travel over Christmas or New Year’s. You depend on it every day,…
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Back in 2017, Angie noticed some transmission problems with her 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. After doing some research online, she decided to bring her vehicle into Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto for a free transmission inspection. The inspection revealed…
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Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a special time of year to get together with family and friends, while sharing gratitude for all that is most important in our lives. With that in mind, we at Ralph’s Transmission would like to…
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No vehicle owner ever really wants to deal with automotive repairs. However, it’s just part of life. At some point, something will happen with almost every car, truck or SUV and you have to bite the bullet. You depend on…
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Though transmission repairs and maintenance services are the lifeblood of our business at Ralph’s Transmission, we work on all aspects of the drivetrain and driveline. Axles, differentials, transfer cases, U-joints (universal joints), CV joints (constant-velocity joints) and other important components…
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Nolan was concerned when his 2012 Toyota Tundra began feeling like the wheels were locking up at times. Then, he noticed a fluid leak toward the rear of his truck. Something wasn’t right, and he knew he needed to take…
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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…