Tires lined up on racks

At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, we change many tires that should’ve been replaced long ago. Your tires can go for miles and miles, but there always comes a time to replace them. So how can you tell when the right time is?

checking your a/c coolant

Your vehicle's cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. Inside your engine, spark plugs ignite the fuel within the cylinders to produce small explosions that propel your vehicle down the road. With small explosions comes scorching temperatures that can destroy your engine if not controlled. There are two types of cooling systems - liquid-cooled and air-cooled. 

transmission

Your transmission mounts keep your transmission in place and suppress vibrations coming from the drivetrain. How do you know when to replace them or when they’re going bad. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, our goal is to educate you about your vehicle so that you can drive it safely and prolong its life. 

engine maintenance

Diesel trucks are known for their incredibly reliable engines. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, we know that the key to a reliable engine is good maintenance. In fleet trucks, the difference between a truck that lasts a million miles and a truck that needs new engine hinges on how well it has been maintained.

Modern fleet vehicles are fitted with an array of airbags, strategically placed all around a vehicle to keep the driver safe in the event of a collision. If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you likely don’t think about your airbags that often, but you definitely want them there when you need them. Here’s a are facts regarding airbags, from Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL.

jumper cables being placed on a battery

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa has the info you need to properly jump start your car.

hands turning a wrench on a car

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

diesel fuel pump

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

  • Jasper
  • ASE
  • Cummins Diesel
  • Customer Savings
  • Duramax Diesel
  • Ford Power Stroke Diesel
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • Tires