Transmission Problems

An image of a drop plopping into water.
What You Should Know About Transmission Fluid

We’ve all been to the doctor and gotten a blood test. It’s a smart thing to do periodically if you care about your health. Well, if you also care about the health and performance of your car, truck or SUV,…

Read More
A Ralph's Transmission billboard that reads "3 year 100,000 mile warranty."
Ford Explorer Owner Appreciates the Ralph’s Transmission Warranty Program

Brendon first came to Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto back in 2016 to have the transmission rebuilt in his 2006 Ford Explorer. It had major internal damage, so the team at our shop rebuilt the transmission from the ground up and…

Read More
A man inserts a new part in the underbelly of a car.
Why Your Automatic Transmission Needs Servicing

The transmission is one of the most important systems in your car. If your automatic transmission isn’t working right, you will notice it. The vehicle may not shift properly or accelerate normally. If there is a major transmission problem, your…

Read More
A man works on the components of a car with it raised over his head.
Nissan SUV Owner Gets Warrantied Transmission Inspected at Ralph’s Transmission

Last year, Rick visited Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto after experiencing some transmission problems in his 2011 Nissan Rogue. After his CVT transmission was inspected by our team of technicians, internal damage was found that was beyond repair. Whereas most standard…

Read More
The Ralph's Transmission logo on the tin of their location.
Repeat Customer Expresses Gratitude for Ralph’s Transmission

Nick has been to Ralph’s Transmission several times over the years, and he has had our team work on a few different vehicles. Most recently, he came in because he was having transmission problems in his 2014 Nissan Altima. The…

Read More
The Ralph's Transmission posing in front of side of the shop.
How to Stay Connected with Ralph’s Transmission

Staying connected with our customers is very important to the team at Ralph’s Transmission. We want people to have the information and resources they need to make smart transmission repair and maintenance decisions. Meanwhile, we also want to hear what…

Read More
An image of three people standing behind the counter at Ralph's Transmission.
GMC Truck Owner Gets Powertrain Control Module Replaced at Ralph’s Transmission

Christine owns a 1993 GMC pickup truck with well over 200,000 miles on it. With a truck and transmission that old, there are bound to be some issues every now and again. Fortunately, she is very good about taking care…

Read More
An image of a raised black, Ford truck.
Maintaining Your Truck’s Transmission

When you drive a larger vehicle like a truck or SUV, it is very important that you take care of the transmission. Remember that it is heavier by nature and there are reasons why we own these bigger vehicles. You…

Read More
The Ralph's Transmission posing in front of side of the shop.
Nissan Owner Gets CVT Transmission Replaced at Ralph’s Transmission

Noel drives a 2015 Nissan Versa Note and recently noticed that her car was shuddering significantly when she was accelerating. Suspecting it was a transmission problem, she checked the transmission fluid and saw that it was almost black in color.…

Read More

Contact Us

"*" indicates required fields

Email*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Recent Posts

Why Transmission Leaks Should Never Be Ignored

A small puddle under your vehicle might not seem like a big deal, but when it comes to transmission leaks, even a minor drip can lead to major problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we…

Read More...

Why Older Trucks Are More Prone to Transmission Failure

Work trucks are built to handle tough jobs, but after years of towing, hauling and heavy duty driving, even the most reliable truck can start developing transmission problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly…

Read More...