Exhaust Smoke - Mod 1.39
: Different versions exist, ranging from standard transparent heat shimmer effects to Thick Black Smoke for those wanting a "rolling coal" aesthetic.
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 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. To ensure the mod functions correctly, users typically
To ensure the mod functions correctly, users typically need to manage their mod load order: Community Reception : If you use a "Heavy
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 show smoke because modders often edit the original exhaust file paths that this mod relies on. Community Reception
: If you use a "Heavy Smoke" addon, you often must have the base "Smoke in my Trucks" mod activated simultaneously.