Published by KingMods
The main goal of this mod is to transform vehicle maintenance from a simple chore into a deep and engaging gameplay experience. Instead of simply clicking "repair," you'll have to make important decisions that directly impact the success of your operation.
Strategy, not spam. Plan your maintenance. Too frequent maintenance drains your bank account, but waiting too long leads to breakdowns at the most inopportune moment. Find the right balance.
Real consequences and risks. How you treat your equipment directly impacts its lifespan and reliability. An old, worn-out tractor feels different than a new one—it could give up the ghost in the middle of a field during harvest. Will you push your old machine to its limits and risk everything? Or invest in new, reliable equipment?
Smart brand choice. Brands today have a clear identity. What do you choose: a high-quality, reliable machine that is expensive and time-consuming to maintain? Or a cheap workhorse that frequently has minor issues but can be repaired quickly and inexpensively?
With this mod, vehicle ownership becomes a real challenge for fleet management.
Main functions
Complete overhaul of the damage and wear system. The mod completely replaces the standard FS25 damage system with a more detailed, realistic model based on two key parameters:
Condition: Represents the general mechanical wear of vehicle components. It decreases due to excessive load, overheating, and improper maintenance. Poor condition significantly increases the risk of critical breakdowns. It can only be restored through overhaul.
Maintenance: Indicates the condition of consumables (oils, filters, etc.). It decreases with operating hours. Poor maintenance accelerates vehicle wear. It is restored through maintenance.
Dynamic breakdown system
Vehicles can break down at the most inconvenient times. The likelihood of a breakdown depends directly on their condition.
Every breakdown progresses through several stages, from minor glitches to total component failure.
Breakdowns can worsen over time if left unchecked.
Dozens of unique malfunctions affect various systems:
Engine: Engine control unit malfunction, turbocharger wear, fuel pump or injector failure, clogged carburetor (on older equipment).
Transmission: Clutch slippage, synchro wear, PowerShift hydraulic failure.
Braking system: Reduced braking efficiency up to total failure.
Hydraulics: Slow operation of attached equipment.
Electrical system: Flickering or total failure of lights, starting problems.
Cooling system: Thermostat malfunction.
Advanced temperature simulation
This mod introduces a detailed thermal model for the engine and transmission (for modern tractors with CVT).
The temperature of each component is calculated separately and depends on the load, rpm, speed, ambient temperature, and even the vehicle's level of dirt.
Overheating has consequences ranging from loss of power to critical engine failure in older vehicles.
Modern vehicles are equipped with overheat protection that automatically reduces power to prevent damage.
New workshop maintenance system
Simple repairs are replaced by a multi-level maintenance system that requires planning and investment.
Inspection: Allows the detection of hidden, yet-to-occur faults.
Maintenance: Restores the service level to 100% and replaces virtual oils and filters.
Repair: Fixes specific, identified breakdowns.
Overhaul: A costly and time-consuming procedure that partially restores the vehicle's condition.
All processes require time (in-game) and money. The costs depend on the vehicle's price, age, and maintenance requirements.
Realistic effects of disruptions
Every breakdown has a noticeable impact on vehicle behavior:
reduced engine power and torque.
Increased fuel consumption.
Loss of power and unstable engine running.
Difficulty shifting or jumping out of gears.
Reduced braking efficiency.
Failure of lights and hydraulics.
Difficulty starting, especially when cold.
Unique features for brands and vehicle age
Reliability and maintainability: Different vehicle brands have different reliability ratings (which affect the rate of wear) and maintainability ratings (which affect maintenance costs and speed).
Year of manufacture: The age of the vehicle influences its behavior. Older tractors, for example, lack advanced overheat protection, making them more vulnerable.
Improved user interface and HUD
The mod adds new interface elements to track the condition of your vehicles, including detailed information in the workshop menu and new gauges on the dashboard.
Console commands
For testing and debugging purposes, the mod includes several console commands. To use these, you must be in a vehicle that supports the mod. Command Description Usage Exampleads_debug Toggles global debug mode for the mod, which outputs detailed logs to the console and debug panel. ads_debug
ads_listBreakdowns Lists all available breakdown IDs that can be added. ads_listBreakdowns
ads_addBreakdown Adds a specific breakdown to the current vehicle. If no ID is specified, a random breakdown is added. ads_addBreakdown ECU_MALFUNCTION 2
ads_removeBreakdown Removes a specific breakdown. If no ID is specified, all active breakdowns are removed from the current vehicle. ads_removeBreakdown ECU_MALFUNCTION
ads_advanceBreakdown Advances a specific breakdown to the next stage. If no ID is specified, all active breakdowns are advanced. ads_advanceBreakdown ECU_MALFUNCTION
ads_setCondition Sets the condition of the current vehicle. ads_setCondition 0.5
ads_setService Sets the service level of the current vehicle. ads_setService 0.2
ads_resetVehicle Completely resets the vehicle condition: sets the condition and service to 1.0 and fixes all breakdowns. ads_resetVehicle
ads_startMaintance Starts a maintenance process for the current vehicle. Types: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul. ads_startMaintance Repair
ads_finishMaintance Forces the completion of all ongoing maintenance work for the current vehicle. ads_finishMaintance
V0.8.4.1
The influence of dynamic factors (such as temperature and maintenance status) on the probability of breakdowns has been reduced. Breakdowns should now occur significantly less frequently.
Fixed a bug that caused the HUD to disappear when transporting bags with a front loader.
Added Chinese translation (thanks to NongDeChuanRen).
V0.8.3
A "wobbly idle" effect for fuel system errors has been added.
ECU malfunctions now produce a thick, dark exhaust smoke effect.
New breakdown sound effects have been added: brake squeal, turbocharger grind, and the sound of a gear jumping into neutral.
Polish translation has been added.
V0.8.2.2
The thermal model of the engine and transmission has been adjusted.
Minor improvements to the workshop interface.
Italian and Spanish translations added (thanks to Salmone-hs, KCHARRO).
V0.8.2
Added the option to choose between original and aftermarket parts for repairs and maintenance.
Temporary negative effects when using defective spare parts have been added.
Breakdown probability and maintenance intervals now depend on the vehicle's brand quality.
V0.8.1.2
Fixed an issue where GPS steering assistance wouldn't work during certain breakdowns.
Fixed the "ENGINE_HESITATION_CHANCE" effect, which wouldn't work when cruise control was enabled.
