Automotive Industry News & Information - Twisted Metal Offroad & Diesel

At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we enjoy providing you with useful knowledge that pertains to the ownership and maintenance of your car, truck, or SUV. You may have noticed more and more electric cars hitting our roadways over the past few years. With that in mind, here’s a brief, but interesting look at the history of electric cars.

There are a wide variety of tires available for your diesel truck, no matter what sort of pickup you drive. The climate, the terrain you drive on, and how you drive will determine which tire is best for you. Here’s a short list of common truck tire types.

The condition of your transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the condition of the transmission itself. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, we want to help you be aware of what to look for and what we look for when servicing your transmission.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL is here to help.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what types of maintenance to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, FL, our goal is to keep your fleet going.

mechanic working on the suspension of a vehicle on a lift

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

mechanic working under the hood of a car

Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world. You need a shop that you can trust to perform the best work on whatever your transmission may be in need of.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Twisted Metal Off Road & Diesel in Tampa, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.