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.
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 SMOKE IN MY TRUCKS V1.0
The smoke trail follows the physical exit direction of the exhaust pipe and dynamically shifts based on the truck's speed and steering direction. A common criticism is that smoke volume does
The mod generally only works with original SCS exhausts found at dealerships. Custom exhausts from other truck mods are often unsupported. Custom exhausts from other truck mods are often unsupported
“If you are using mod trucks, it will not always work because modders often make modifications to the exhausts.” Steam Community Critical Installation Tips
Version 1.0 was built for earlier game versions (like 1.39), but newer updates like v1.6.1 now support versions 1.50 through 1.58. Performance & Realism
While the mod succeeds in making trucks look more powerful, reviews from platforms like the Steam Workshop highlight a lack of mechanical depth: