Advanced Damage System: Vehicle Wear & Maintenance

Advanced Damage System (ADS) adds detailed vehicle management by overhauling wear, breakdowns and maintenance in Farming Simulator 25.

Every machine has its own components and consumables. The way it is operated, the loads it handles and the quality of its maintenance all affect its reliability. Since repairs take time, spotting problems early and planning maintenance can help keep your fleet working throughout the season.

Component wear and breakdowns
Pumps, hoses, cylinders, batteries and other components wear and fail in different ways. Cold starts, heavy loads, overheating and neglected maintenance can shorten their service life. A worn hydraulic cylinder may allow a raised load to drift downward, while a failing battery can make the engine harder to start.

Hydraulics that respond to load
Hydraulic flow, pressure and oil temperature affect how quickly steering, hitches, booms and implements respond. Cold oil, low fluid levels and clogged filters can slow operations. Worn components can lose pressure, while damaged hoses can leak or rupture. Vehicles with separate hydraulic circuits use their own oil and filters.

Walkaround inspections and repairs
Walk around a vehicle before work to check fluids, filters, the battery and lubrication points, or look for visible signs of damage. Manual and automatic inspections share their results. The impact wrench can inspect individual vehicle zones and record the findings in the maintenance log. To repair or replace a component, select the corresponding vehicle zone while holding the wrench.

Hands-on servicing
Top up fluids at dedicated filler points, replace filters and batteries at the vehicle, and grease individual lubrication points. Used oil and coolant can be collected with the 65-litre Fluid Drain Cart and pumped into reusable 200-litre drums for disposal. Menu-based draining is also available in the Gameplay settings.

Tools and supplies can be carried in the Field Service 620 or a vehicle toolbox. A portable battery tester, jumper cables and the Mobile Jump Starter make battery work easier. Radiators and air intakes can be cleaned with a mobile compressor or a blow gun connected to the vehicle's onboard air supply. Vehicles without onboard air can be fitted with a Service Air Kit.

Workshops and multiplayer
Book a dealer visit, call out a mobile mechanic or run your own workshop with staff and equipment. Dealers manage service queues and warranty work, while mobile service adds a call-out fee. In multiplayer, farm managers can authorize another farm to service their vehicles by hand. Player-owned workshops can also accept paid service jobs from visiting farms.

Upgrades, warranty and leasing
Available upgrades include engine tuning on compatible vehicles, transmission adjustments and protective coatings. Neglected maintenance can void warranty coverage. Returning leased equipment with faults or overdue service may result in additional charges.

Service menus and dashboard
The vehicle radial menu provides quick access to inspections, workshop services, spare parts and tool storage. On-vehicle markers indicate where to inspect components or use a tool. The dashboard displays hydraulic readings and fault warnings, with optional indicators for turn signals, headlights, work lights and beacons.

Beta notice:
ADS is currently in open beta, so bugs and compatibility issues may occur. Back up your savegames before updating and test new features in a separate save. The current beta also allows individual components to be repaired or replaced with the impact wrench by selecting the relevant vehicle zone.