DBM Engine & Transmissions Refresh for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Adds 92 engines from 410 to 775 hp, 25-speed gearboxes and 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 chassis to the 23 stock trucks in ETS2. Built for 1.61 and free on Steam Workshop.
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What this mod does
DBM Engine & Transmissions Refresh is the engine and gearbox mod in Claude Shannon’s DBM series. It expands the options for ETS2’s 23 stock trucks without changing how they drive at their core.
What it adds
- 92 engines from 410 to 775 hp in two lines: SUPER EVO, built for power and heavy loads, and FE Line, built for lower fuel consumption.
- Extra torque in the three highest gears and a three-stage engine brake with automatic downshifting.
- FE 25-speed dual-clutch gearboxes, EVO and PowerBoost 25-speed gearboxes with a torque converter, and a 60-gear CVT meant for fun, not realism.
- EVO 4×4 chassis for every compatible truck and 38 new 6×6 and 8×8 chassis.
- An experimental gasoline V12 engine with about 900 hp.
Compatibility
It’s built and tested for 1.61; the author confirms it doesn’t work on 1.60. It conflicts with other mods that change engines or gearboxes on the same trucks and doesn’t cover modded trucks. Before removing it, sell or swap out its engines, gearboxes and chassis, or your trucks may cause problems in your save.
Load order
The author recommends placing it in the upper group of his DBM mods and keeping maps below all of them. Last updated: September 29, 2026.
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User rating
Our rating
0.0 / 5- Tons of engine and gearbox combos for the stock trucks
- 6x6 and 8x8 chassis for extreme loads
- Very lightweight file
- Not compatible with other engine or gearbox mods for the same trucks
- Removing it without selling its parts first can damage trucks in your save
- The 60-gear CVT and the gasoline V12 aren't aiming for realism
Requirements
- Euro Truck Simulator 2 updated to version 1.61
- No DLC or other mods needed
How to install it
- Open the mod's page on Steam Workshop and click "Subscribe".
- Wait for Steam to finish downloading.
- Launch ETS2 and open the Mod Manager.
- Enable "DBM Engine & Transmissions Refresh" and place it above your maps.
- Go to a garage or dealer and pick the new engines, gearboxes and chassis in the truck configuration.
Common problems
Does it work on 1.60?
No: the author says its truck files are from 1.61.
Does it work on modded trucks?
No, only on the 23 stock SCS trucks the author lists.
How do I remove it without breaking my save?
First sell or swap out the mod's engines, gearboxes and chassis, then disable it.
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