Fixing DTC J1939 SA 0 SPN 111 FMI 18 Low Coolant

Seeing dtc j1939 sa 0 spn 111 fmi 18 on your scanner usually means your engine is complaining about a low coolant level that hasn't quite reached the "emergency" stage yet, but it's definitely getting there. If you're driving a heavy-duty truck or operating some big machinery, this code is one of those annoying warnings that can either be a five-minute fix or the start of a very long day. It's basically the truck's way of saying, "Hey, I'm getting a bit thirsty, and if you don't do something soon, I'm going to start cutting power." ...

May 2, 2026 · 7 min · Iyer Richards