: Many custom truck mods (non-SCS) will not show smoke because modders often edit the original exhaust file paths that this mod relies on. Community Reception
: The smoke is designed to alter its trail based on the truck's current speed and direction.
Originally designed for game version , this mod addresses a frequent request for more "old-school" realism in truck simulators. EXHAUST SMOKE MOD 1.39
The is a visual enhancement for American Truck Simulator (ATS) and Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) that adds realistic, visible exhaust emissions to player-owned trucks and AI traffic. Mod Features and Mechanics
While popular for its visual flair, some users note that early versions lacked "oscillation"—meaning the smoke didn't always realistically increase during acceleration or decrease while idling. Additionally, some players prefer subtle heat effects over thick smoke, citing that modern diesel engines in the real world rarely produce visible emissions unless they are malfunctioning. Steam Workshop::Smoke in my Trucks : Many custom truck mods (non-SCS) will not
: Different versions exist, ranging from standard transparent heat shimmer effects to Thick Black Smoke for those wanting a "rolling coal" aesthetic.
: The Smoke in my Trucks mod should be placed at the top of the list (highest priority) in the Mod Manager to prevent other truck or exhaust mods from overriding its files. The is a visual enhancement for American Truck
: It generally works with all original SCS Software trucks. However, it often requires players to visit a dealership and manually add an exhaust part to see the effect.