To ensure the mod functions correctly, users typically need to manage their mod load order:

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

: Specialized versions like the Traffic Trucks Smoke Mod apply these effects to the non-player vehicles on the road. Installation and Priority

: If you use a "Heavy Smoke" addon, you often must have the base "Smoke in my Trucks" mod activated simultaneously.

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

: Different versions exist, ranging from standard transparent heat shimmer effects to Thick Black Smoke for those wanting a "rolling coal" aesthetic.