By default, SCS Software designed ETS2 trucks to meet "Euro 6" emission standards, meaning they produce almost no visible smoke. To get visible exhaust, you generally have two options:
Enhancing the exhaust smoke in is a popular way to add realism, as the vanilla game features very subtle or nonexistent exhaust particles for modern trucks. 1. Understanding Smoke in ETS2
Always place "Particle" or "Graphic" mods high in your load order so they take priority over engine sounds or interior mods. 5. Convoy (Multiplayer) Note ETS2 Exhaust Smoke
Using mods for older trucks (like the Scania 143m) often includes realistic, heavy engine smoke by default. 4. Performance & Compatibility Tips
Search for "Exhaust Smoke" or "Black Smoke" in the Steam Workshop. By default, SCS Software designed ETS2 trucks to
Downloading third-party files that override particle textures.
The most common way to get heavy smoke is through the or external mod sites (like SCS Software Forums or ETS2.lt). Understanding Smoke in ETS2 Always place "Particle" or
Open the game, go to the Mod Manager , and move the smoke mod to the top of the "Active Mods" list to ensure it isn't overwritten by other weather or graphic mods.