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SPN 1378 — Oil Change Interval

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J1939 code SPN 1378. Below — how the fault is worded at the factory by Dongfeng and International, and what the second half of the code (FMI) means in the standard.

Dongfeng

FMI 31Engine oil change due

International

FMI 4Change Oil Lamp
FMI 6Change Oil Lamp

What FMI means in J1939

SPN 1378 FMI 41378/4 · 1378.4voltage below normal or shorted to ground
SPN 1378 FMI 61378/6 · 1378.6current above normal or grounded circuit
SPN 1378 FMI 311378/31 · 1378.31condition exists (see manufacturer description)

Can I keep driving

Do not drive. Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so — don’t keep going.

What happens if you keep driving

Time you have: Minutes

The oil film in the bearings is already breaking down. Every minute under load is metal on metal on the crank journals.

Next comes spun bearings and a full engine rebuild. Shut it down now and coast to the shoulder without revving.

The pressure itself is most likely fine: this is an electrical fault — an open or a short in the sensor circuit, not lost oil. You can drive, but the dash will no longer warn you about a real pressure drop. Until the circuit is repaired, check the level with the dipstick at every stop.

What to check on the spot

Shut the engine down. Check the oil level with the dipstick and look underneath for leaks. Don’t restart until pressure is back.

Nearby: lubrication

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