Your Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup is a big truck. All that weight takes some strong stopping power and takes its toll on your brake pads - especially if you ever pull a trailer or carry heavy loads. Whenever you need a brake job, Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL has your back.

At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we know your Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup was designed for optimal power, torque, and towing and hauling ability, no matter what the job is. We also know that while getting up to speed in a timely fashion is important, your diesel pickup’s ability to stop is equally essential.

At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, our technicians have a wide variety of top of the line tools and equipment available to diagnose and repair your Chevrolet, Ford, or Dodge diesel pickup. We utilize equipment at the forefront of technological innovation to best provide for the specific needs of your truck.

On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.

Now that you’ve got an idea of the components that make up a diesel system, and what they do, understanding how the system works in a more cohesive way isn’t difficult. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa we understand what’s going on in your fuel system while your diesel engine is running.

When it comes to installing new tires on your Dodge, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, you want it done right the first time. Our technicians have the equipment necessary to get you cruising smoothly down the road in no time.

The engine in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

We know how important a good exhaust setup is on a diesel truck. Whether you’re powered by a Cummins, a Duramax, a Powerstroke, or something else, your exhaust plays a major role in performance, engine sound, and even aesthetics. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, our professional mechanics have the equipment, knowledge, and ability necessary to get your exhaust in shape.

Every time you get into your diesel truck you probably forget all the safety features your vehicle has for you in case of an accident. Airbags are one of the greatest features of modern diesel trucks, though they aren’t often considered until you need them. From Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, here’s a nod to one of the better vehicle advancements of our time and why it's important not to ignore warning signs.

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we’re here to help.

Trucks aren’t like cars...your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the road, for hundreds of thousands of miles. Here’s what you need to know:

The turbo on your diesel pickup is a precision engineered component. As a result, proper maintenance is essential to keeping it going strong. At tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPM, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, turbos don’t really require any special maintenance - they just make the maintenance you do all the more important.

Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Ram, or Ford diesel pickup, Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL is here to make sure your truck stays up to the task for a long time to come.

Glow Plugs are an essential component of your diesel engine. However, a faulty glow plug can go unnoticed or be neglected for quite some time; your truck will still start and run, so it’s an easy issue to overlook. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we want you to know what to look for, and why you should be concerned with a bad glow plug.

Now that you know why your turbo is necessary, you’ll want to know what the turbocharger is made of. Turbos are intricate and precise components, but not actually all that complicated or difficult to understand. Here’s a rundown on the parts of a turbocharger, from Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL.

Whether you drive a Cummins, Duramax, or Powerstroke diesel truck, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with turbochargers. Over the past couple of decades, turbos have nearly become stock equipment on diesel pickups, and are becoming increasingly common on gas vehicles as well. But what are they, how do they work, and why are they there? Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL has the answers.