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.
“If you are using mod trucks, it will not always work because modders often make modifications to the exhausts.” Steam Community Critical Installation Tips
If smoke isn't appearing, verify that your truck is equipped with a standard exhaust at a dealership after activating the mod. SMOKE IN MY TRUCKS V1.0
“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
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 A common criticism is that smoke volume does
If you use the related "Traffic Trucks Smoke" mod, you must place Smoke in my Trucks higher in your Mod Manager list to avoid conflicts.
Adds continuous white smoke to the exhausts of all standard manufacturer trucks, including DAF, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania, and Volvo. “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