# \#sentra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sentra/777.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Nissan Sentra worst driving car I’ve ever owned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386)
**Author:** [@hannahabuata](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hannahabuata)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-worst-driving-car-i-ve-ever-owned/192386 "2023-08-28T15:03:48Z")
I’m going to try and condense this as much as possible, Basically somebody totaled my previous car, a 2014 Nissan Altima. Best car I’ve ever had, it had 200,000 miles when someone wrecked it and never gave me any troubl… --- ## [Is it unhealthy to drive with bad catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-unhealthy-to-drive-with-bad-catalytic-converter/187231 "2023-03-30T22:50:59Z")
As in are there any health hazards to driving with a bad catalytic converter if I can sometimes smell the fumes from inside? I can defientely small hard gas smell/fumes once outside the vehicle and my mechanic told me i… --- ## [Warranty Denial due to lost receipt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-denial-due-to-lost-receipt/189520)
**Author:** [@Tnblondy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tnblondy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-denial-due-to-lost-receipt/189520 "2023-03-12T01:25:27Z")
Just looking for some insight because I’ve never had this issue and am seeing conflicting information online. Basically, we have a 2015 Nissan Sentra that we bought from Nissan used with a lifetime drivetrain warranty. I… --- ## [Upstream O2 VERY HIGH (2.5 volts)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upstream-o2-very-high-2-5-volts/188635)
**Author:** [@carrillr7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carrillr7)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upstream-o2-very-high-2-5-volts/188635 "2023-01-26T01:08:12Z")
I have a 2013 Nissan Sentra SR, 1.8, CVT. I’m hoping some of you can help me sort this puzzle out. Background Facts: The vehicle starts shaking when I put it in reverse or if I turn on the AC unit. Assuming that the s… --- ## [Squeaking noise on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-on-cold-start/185297)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeaking-noise-on-cold-start/185297 "2022-07-18T23:22:56Z")
Why does my car make a squeaking/squealing noise when I pull out of my garage on a cold start? I only really seem to hear it when I turn on the AC and press the brakes when driving forward or in reverse. I think it hap… --- ## [Question about rotten egg smell (safety)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rotten-egg-smell-safety/185290)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-rotten-egg-smell-safety/185290 "2022-07-17T22:33:14Z")
If I have a rotten egg smell coming from my car that I think is being caused by a bad battery, transmission oil, catalyst converter or fuel pump I read online as being culprits …but had my battery and transmission oil ch… --- ## [How do you jack up a car properly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-jack-up-a-car-properly/184542)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-jack-up-a-car-properly/184542 "2022-07-01T23:34:33Z")
If I am going to be changing a drive belt on a Nissan Sentra S 2007 2.0 L, do you have to jack up at only both front tires, or only 1 or what is necessary? Would I have to put a jack stand under the cross member of the … --- ## [Checking Transmission fluid level on 2012 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2022, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-transmission-fluid-level-on-2012-nissan-sentra/184580 "2022-06-15T01:08:12Z")
I am a bit confused about the markings on the dipstick used to check the ATF level on a friend’s 2012 Nissan Sentra. A photo of the dipstick can be viewed at the link below. I believe the standard is to use the notches w… --- ## [How often do I need to get tire rotation/balance, and wheel alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-often-do-i-need-to-get-tire-rotation-balance-and-wheel-alignment/184621 "2022-06-14T00:53:14Z")
Firestone auto will do the wheel alignemnt for $200 for lifetime and $100 once only. Since my 07 Sentra is 14 yrs old I think or maybe close to it, is it worth getting the lifetime service? Also should I get one proced… --- ## [A few questionns about what services/ parts changes, should be done routinely on car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-few-questionns-about-what-services-parts-changes-should-be-done-routinely-on-car/184539 "2022-06-13T20:27:54Z")
I’m somewhat new to car maintanence and I have a NIssan Sentra S 07, 2.0 L that I wanted to know if I could get info on what things I should do to keep it in top shape besides the following… The dealer told me a few thi… --- ## [Question about tire tread safety levels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-tread-safety-levels/183775)
**Author:** [@oldwaysx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwaysx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-tire-tread-safety-levels/183775 "2022-04-26T12:32:27Z")
My tires tread is on the 4/32 of inch part of a ruler or close to where the change soon part of this image is: One is flat at that level and the others are just worn down to that same level. Should I go ahead and jus… --- ## [2014 Nissan Sentra P0101 Code even after changing MAF multiple times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112)
**Author:** [@abxcaruser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abxcaruser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-sentra-p0101-code-even-after-changing-maf-multiple-times/183112 "2022-03-23T01:45:57Z")
Hello, I need some advice for an issue I have been dealing with for the past year with my 2014 nissan sentra. The original problem that I had is engine stalling, hard starts and my car would randomly go into o/d while dr… --- ## [2006 Sentra Sometimes does not start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-sometimes-does-not-start/182858)
**Author:** [@Riva2model64](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Riva2model64)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-sentra-sometimes-does-not-start/182858 "2022-03-07T05:32:37Z")
Nissan Sentra Spec V, 199k miles, 6 speed manual transmission. Issue: Vehicle sometimes does not start. I push the clutch in, turn the key, then I hear nothing. I keep trying, then eventually it starts right up like not… --- ## [AC Drain in Nissan Sentra SR 2014](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-in-nissan-sentra-sr-2014/182404)
**Author:** [@svanan77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/svanan77)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-drain-in-nissan-sentra-sr-2014/182404 "2022-02-10T14:25:44Z")
My car have water on the passenger floor for sometime. All the while I was mistaken the slush sound of water for a mineral water bottle got stuck under the front passenger seat, Brought my car to get the AC drain chec… --- ## [Helicopter noise from back of car. New rear wheel bearing & brake shoes/drum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helicopter-noise-from-back-of-car-new-rear-wheel-bearing-brake-shoes-drum/181993)
**Author:** [@Bresheena\_179149](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bresheena_179149)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/helicopter-noise-from-back-of-car-new-rear-wheel-bearing-brake-shoes-drum/181993 "2022-01-20T22:01:19Z")
I am having the toughest time figuring out what’s wrong with my car. Whenever I go above 30 mph I hear a noise coming from the back of my car that sounds like a helicopter. I have gotten new rear wheel bearings installed… --- ## [Should I swap my new car for a beater?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045)
**Author:** [@walkerj3\_177721](https://community.cartalk.com/u/walkerj3_177721)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-swap-my-new-car-for-a-beater/180045 "2021-11-16T03:26:18Z")
Greetings: I am looking for some advice. About three years ago, I bought my first new car–a 2018 Nissan Sentra . When I bought it, I had a fairly less than ideal situation. My credit score was very low (in the high 500s… --- ## [2011 Nissan Sentra p0420](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920)
**Author:** [@mkluza98\_177643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkluza98_177643)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-sentra-p0420/179920 "2021-10-17T05:08:01Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan Sentra. It has had the following codes for 1.5 to 2years. Primary DTC P0420 Secondary DTC P0430 Catalytic converter below threshold bank 1 I feel no loss in power. It idles a little rough but not… --- ## [Truck won't latch Nissan sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-latch-nissan-sentra/179983)
**Author:** [@mkluza98\_177643](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mkluza98_177643)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-latch-nissan-sentra/179983 "2021-10-14T23:33:37Z")
I have a Nissan Sentra and I backed into a car :neutral\_face: now my trunk won’t latch, any ideas how to fix it? --- ## [2020 Nissan Sentra - tough to access the oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-sentra-tough-to-access-the-oil-pan/178971)
**Author:** [@Hiroshi04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hiroshi04)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-nissan-sentra-tough-to-access-the-oil-pan/178971 "2021-09-01T19:43:31Z")
Early this year my granddaughter bought a new 2020 Nissan Sentra SV. When I went to change her oil, I could not see the oil filter or the oil pan; they were hidden under two splash shields that covered most of the botto… --- ## [2010 Nissan Sentra clicks when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-clicks-when-braking/179050)
**Author:** [@vanilla47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanilla47)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-sentra-clicks-when-braking/179050 "2021-08-31T11:11:51Z")
loud clicking noise when I brake/release only --- ## [ABS Ring Rear Hub Assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-ring-rear-hub-assembly/178902)
**Author:** [@silversapphire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silversapphire)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abs-ring-rear-hub-assembly/178902 "2021-08-28T17:15:58Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m changing the rear wheel hub assembly on my 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V with 186k miles. The car has ABS, and has an ABS ring, which no one seems to sell or have in stock. So I am trying to reuse it. … --- ## [Security reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-reset/177638)
**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-reset/177638 "2021-06-24T03:01:42Z")
I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra but the security indicator light keeps flashing and won’t let me start the engine. Is there a way to reset it? --- ## [Nissan sentra 2016](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-2016/177465)
**Author:** [@gregorym38\_175755](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gregorym38_175755)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-sentra-2016/177465 "2021-06-20T02:38:11Z")
i opened up the glove box to access the air filter, i had to take out three screws and the box popped out. only problem now is that i cant screw it back in, i tried pushing it in and screwing one of each of the screws in… --- ## [What OBD2 app do you recommend to read transmission temp?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-obd2-app-do-you-recommend-to-read-transmission-temp/176917)
**Author:** [@bill.s.davidson\_175290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill.s.davidson_175290)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 11:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-obd2-app-do-you-recommend-to-read-transmission-temp/176917 "2021-05-19T11:53:57Z")
What OBD2 App do you recommend to read transmission temp? Thanks!! car: 2010 Sentra SR with 195,000 miles, CVT --- ## [Loses power when driving hard on road trips - 2010 Sentra SR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881)
**Author:** [@bill.s.davidson\_175290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bill.s.davidson_175290)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loses-power-when-driving-hard-on-road-trips-2010-sentra-sr/176881 "2021-05-18T14:21:45Z")
Car: 2010 Sentra 2.0 SR Issue: the car loses power when driving hard or towing. The car will not accelerate and over time just slows down. The issue is resolved if I pull over, turn the car off and wait for ~5 minutes. … --- ## [Transmission oil replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-replacement/176684)
**Author:** [@Caribbeanwanderer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caribbeanwanderer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-oil-replacement/176684 "2021-05-09T20:52:51Z")
The manufacturer guidlines for my 2014 Nissan Sentra call for transmission flud exchange at 60,000 miles. My car only has 35,000 miles, but Nissan is recomending a transmission service because the transmission oil is al… --- ## [What touch-up paint should I use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-touch-up-paint-should-i-use/175595)
**Author:** [@tomjay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomjay)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2021, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-touch-up-paint-should-i-use/175595 "2021-03-13T14:36:34Z")
1991 NIssan Sentra: On the area to the right+left of my rear license plate, on the vertical part of the trunk lid, some of the dark \[charcoal?\] paint has eroded away, creating silver-colored patches. I’d like to paint … --- ## [Car problem, help needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem-help-needed/175523)
**Author:** [@Maxstamey191919\_156841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxstamey191919_156841)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-problem-help-needed/175523 "2021-03-03T14:19:52Z")
Hey everyone, was hoping for some thoughts and advice. I have a 2014 Nissan Sentra that has been good to me. On the ride home last night, a bunch of lights came on on the dashboard. Oil, battery, check engine, etc lights… --- ## [2017 Nissan Sentra tire pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-tire-pressure/169272)
**Author:** [@CrystalSullivan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CrystalSullivan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-sentra-tire-pressure/169272 "2020-08-30T20:22:14Z")
my tire were at 60 the front one and the back at 30 whats it supposed to be at idk how they even got to 60 what can happen to my car --- ## [2009 Nissan Sentra bad idle/accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711)
**Author:** [@Jman55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-sentra-bad-idle-accelerate/165711 "2020-06-13T17:53:36Z")
Thank you to everyone who is on here helping people out. My father and I have loved the show, was glad to see a reliable place to ask for help. I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra base with 84000 miles that is giving me such a … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sentra/777.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=sentra)