Transmission Problems

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Why Do We Offer a 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty?

All repair services at Ralph’s Transmission are covered by warranty. The coverage and timelines may depend on the specific services performed and parts used. Be sure and ask your service advisor about specific warranty information as it relates to any…

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Transmission repair
Can a Damaged Transmission Be Repaired?

There are many things that can lead to a damaged transmission. There may be a failing component inside the system, such as the torque converter, valves or solenoids. There could be transmission fluid issues, such as low fluid or old/contaminated…

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The Benefits of a Truck Transmission Specialist

Not only is Ralph’s Transmission one of the Central Valley’s leading transmission repair and rebuild specialists. We are also truck specialists. Our shop is equipped to handle larger heavy duty trucks and service vehicles, and our staff brings extensive experience…

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Ford SUV Owner is Grateful for Free Diagnostics at Ralph’s Transmission

Matt drives a 2018 Ford Expedition and was recently having some drive issues. The vehicle was slow to shift out of park, and then would sometimes lurch awkwardly at slow speeds. The maintenance light also came on a couple times,…

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4 Reasons to Get Your Transmission Rebuilt

Sometimes, standard maintenance or repairs will resolve transmission problems. In other cases, a bigger decision needs to be made. Should you replace your damaged transmission or have it rebuilt by a transmission rebuild specialist like Ralph’s Transmission? There are some…

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RV Owner Appreciates Quality Service at Ralph’s Transmission

Cindy owns a 2017 Dodge Ram Promaster 3500 touring coach RV that she lives in full time and travels around the country. She was in Modesto to help take care of a loved one, and she needed some work done…

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The Reviews Are in for Ralph’s Transmission!

At Ralph’s Transmission, we love hearing honest feedback from our customers. Whether you had a positive service experience at our shop or want to offer some constructive criticism, we appreciate when someone takes the time to write and post a…

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Merry Christmas from Ralph's Transmission
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The entire team at Ralph’s Transmission would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year to everyone in the Central Valley and beyond! This is always…

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Ford F-150 Owner Comes into Ralph’s Transmission for Free Inspection

At Ralph’s Transmission, we offer free initial transmission inspections. We will gladly run diagnostic tests, perform a road test and provide a thorough external transmission inspection. We also check the transmission fluid level and quality, as that is often an…

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Benefits of Investing in Transmission Servicing

Your vehicle’s transmission plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operation and long-term reliability. Regular transmission servicing is essential to uphold its efficiency and avoid expensive repairs in the future. Here at Ralph’s Transmission, the…

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Are Your Automatic Transmission Gears Grinding?

Grinding gears is a common problem with manual transmission vehicles. It usually happens when you don’t shift smoothly or are experiencing clutch problems. When you hear grinding gears in your automatic transmission vehicle, it may…

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What Your Check Engine Light Really Means

The check engine light is something we all dread to see when driving. It is one of those little annoyances we all have to deal with at some point, but it’s there for a reason….

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