Transmission Problems
At Ralph’s Transmission, we love trucks and we know how much you love your truck. Whether it’s your daily driver, a recreation vehicle or a work truck (or all of the above), you rely on your truck for so much.…
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Glenn drives a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with over 140,000 miles on it. He recently began noticing some shifting issues in his truck. It was shifting very roughly when downshifting between second and first gears. Then, the check engine light…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we aim to keep our transmission repair shop clean and tidy at all times. We also do a thorough cleaning of the entire facility at the beginning of each week. It makes for a more productive work…
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Zach drives a 2012 Chevy Tahoe with over 140,000 miles on it. He recently began experiencing some major transmission issues. The SUV was having shifting into any gear other than park, and he wasn’t able to drive anywhere. Zach called…
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If you have a failing transmission, you may be faced with two major repair options: transmission rebuild or transmission replacement. Rebuilding the transmission may not always be a viable solution, depending on the type of transmission and the extent of…
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Bert drives a 2017 Dodge Journey and was experiencing transmission issues on a recent road trip. The SUV was having trouble shifting into certain gears at various speeds. The check engine light was also on and several transmission-related fault codes…
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Ralph’s Transmission has been a trusted local transmission shop since it was first opened in 1969. Today, it remains a family-owned and operated business. We are proud to be a part of the Modesto community and serve customers throughout the…
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There are many hard-working people in the Central Valley who depend on their work trucks. It gets you where you need to go and it carries everything you need for your job. From trusty pickup trucks to large utility vehicles,…
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Joe drives a 2008 Nissan Titan. He was recently out of town on a camping trip when his truck began experiencing acceleration problems. His check engine light came on and he was losing power at certain speeds—especially when climbing steep…
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Your vehicle has many different types of fluids, which perform specific functions to keep it running well. One of the most important automotive fluids is your transmission fluid. It provides important hydraulic and cooling functions within the transmission system. Without…
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