“It's cool for about five minutes and then after that... the realism kind of goes away. There needs to be more dynamics involved.” Steam Community SMOKE IN MY TRUCKS V1.0
The mod generally only works with original SCS exhausts found at dealerships. Custom exhausts from other truck mods are often unsupported.
A common criticism is that smoke volume does not change based on acceleration or engine load. It remains a constant stream even when the truck is idling or the engine is off. “It's cool for about five minutes and then after that
is a popular visual immersion mod for Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) and American Truck Simulator, designed to add persistent exhaust smoke to original game trucks. While it significantly enhances the "old-school" diesel aesthetic, it has notable limitations regarding dynamic behavior and mod compatibility. Key Features
If smoke isn't appearing, verify that your truck is equipped with a standard exhaust at a dealership after activating the mod. Custom exhausts from other truck mods are often unsupported
These video reviews and gameplay showcases demonstrate the visual impact of the mod and provide troubleshooting tips for installation: Exhaust Smoke for SCS Trucks & AI Traffic | ETS2 Mods v1.39 YouTube · Neranjana Wijesinghe |ETS2 1.50| Smoke In My Trucks v1.6.1 YouTube · S Gaming Simulator
To ensure the mod functions correctly, follow these community-recommended steps:
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