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
: Specialized versions like the Traffic Trucks Smoke Mod apply these effects to the non-player vehicles on the road. Installation and Priority EXHAUST SMOKE MOD 1.39
: 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
: Different versions exist, ranging from standard transparent heat shimmer effects to Thick Black Smoke for those wanting a "rolling coal" aesthetic. Steam Workshop::Smoke in my Trucks Originally designed for
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
Originally designed for game version , this mod addresses a frequent request for more "old-school" realism in truck simulators.
: 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