# \#versa **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/versa/1019.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Oil past marker on dipstick - overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-past-marker-on-dipstick-overfill/199988)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-past-marker-on-dipstick-overfill/199988 "2025-07-22T18:18:36Z")
I bought a 2024 Nissan Versa (used) from Hertz last week with 20,000+ miles on it, but failed to check the fluids. I just now checked the oil dipstick which shows the oil as clean but over the limit. What should I do? It… --- ## [P2122 code: new accelerator pedal/sensor, but still stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2122-code-new-accelerator-pedal-sensor-but-still-stalls/201013)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p2122-code-new-accelerator-pedal-sensor-but-still-stalls/201013 "2025-07-14T02:07:06Z")
2007 Nissan Versa. Acceleration felt weird one morning–revs would lag: they’d happen a few moments after pressing pedal and stayed high for a bit after releasing pedal, and generally I didn’t feel much power. Then accel… --- ## [Is this a joke or a hack that actually works?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-joke-or-a-hack-that-actually-works/200683)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-joke-or-a-hack-that-actually-works/200683 "2025-06-20T19:34:52Z")
I came across an online ad that says “a weird hack that actually works” putting a plastic bottle between a tire and its rim. Is this to avoid using the parking brake? --- ## [Are all full synthetics created equal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-all-full-synthetics-created-equal/200308 "2025-05-25T16:30:57Z")
I just got thru with a oil change from a nearby shop and it occurred to me that there was the possibility of the mechanic not using the recommended viscosity.. For my Versa, Nissan generally recommends 0W-20 synthetic oi… --- ## [No temperature gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-temperature-gauge/199921)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-temperature-gauge/199921 "2025-05-19T14:40:28Z")
I just bought a 2024 Nissan Versa and just now noticed it doesn’t have a temperature gauge. Can I buy one? If not, how the heck am II going to know if the radiator is about to overheat? Thanks. --- ## [Key replacement (the no-FOB type)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-replacement-the-no-fob-type/199969 "2025-05-03T17:21:32Z")
I bought the base version of the Nissan Versa which came with just one key that doesn’t have remote entry. Unsure if my local hardware store could do an adequate job of duplicating it? Any recommendations? Thanks. --- ## [Make car more night friendly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-car-more-night-friendly/199639)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/make-car-more-night-friendly/199639 "2025-03-30T13:21:56Z")
Running on a tight budget I decided to buy a car with a color that’s probably at the bottom of my wish list: black. Not only will the dirt and whatever else show more readily it’ll be harder to see at night. Any recommen… --- ## [Nissan Versa wont start, accekerator not responding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364)
**Author:** [@Revon76\_193037](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Revon76_193037)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364 "2025-03-03T23:22:44Z")
I have a nissan versa 2008 it wont start, it doesnt show the gear indicator on the dash (P,R,D,L),Aand when it does start, by creating a spark by touching a metal rod on the contacts of the starter in the engine, it does… --- ## [Puncture on tire shoulder: repairable? If not how many tires do I need?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948)
**Author:** [@thevegster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thevegster)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puncture-on-tire-shoulder-repairable-if-not-how-many-tires-do-i-need/40948 "2024-08-04T19:49:25Z")
This morning I noticed a screw sticking out of the shoulder of my rear driver's side tire. I have a 2009 Nissan Versa with very few miles on my tires (I checked my warranty I don't believe this is covered). I've read o… --- ## [How to open the butterfly valve without forcing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-open-the-butterfly-valve-without-forcing-it/195346)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-open-the-butterfly-valve-without-forcing-it/195346 "2024-07-14T05:52:25Z")
2007 Nissan Versa AT 126K 1.8DOHC I am cleaning the throttle body. This car has electronic control on throttle. Resetting the throttle in this car is kind of a PITA (I’ve done it before). So I’m hoping to clean the i… --- ## [How to pinpoint cause of surge and stall with OBD2 device?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pinpoint-cause-of-surge-and-stall-with-obd2-device/195324)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-pinpoint-cause-of-surge-and-stall-with-obd2-device/195324 "2024-07-14T05:45:03Z")
Hi All! 2007 Nissan Versa 1.8 DOHC 126Kmiles automatic. No recent check-engine lights. I have a basic OBD2 diagnostic scanner. How can I use that to pinpoint the following problem? Last couple days, experienced inter… --- ## [Front wheels not spinning when jacked up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552)
**Author:** [@jim\_173505](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_173505)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-wheels-not-spinning-when-jacked-up/194552 "2024-03-18T21:47:29Z")
Was replacing front rotors and pads on a 2013 Versa Sedan and noticed wheels were not spinning when car was jacked up. The rotors and pads were off and wheels/hubs were still not spinning. Put wheels back on not spinning… --- ## [Makes noise when decelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-noise-when-decelerating/194380)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/makes-noise-when-decelerating/194380 "2024-02-16T15:09:25Z")
My engine (or is it my transmission?) makes a noise when I put my foot off the accelerator; it doesn't happen when I'm acclerating. Anyone have any ideas what the deal is? Thanks! --- ## [Change oil every 6 months?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-oil-every-6-months/193985 "2023-12-25T02:12:59Z")
Kelly Blue Book states I should change my oil “every 6,000 miles every six months during your excursions around town, it’s probably good to get an oil change twice a year.” Well, it’s been 6 months using conventional oil… --- ## [2019 or 2021 Nissan versa worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-or-2021-nissan-versa-worth-it/193424)
**Author:** [@J.nowells\_187153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.nowells_187153)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-or-2021-nissan-versa-worth-it/193424 "2023-10-20T13:57:29Z")
Hey all, I’m looking at a 2019 Nissan versa, and a 2021 Nissan versa. Both are manual transmissions. Both vehicles have had normal oil changes done. The 2019 versa has 66,370 miles on it. The 2021 has 47,263 miles on … --- ## [2014-2017 Nissan versas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-2017-nissan-versas/193266)
**Author:** [@J.nowells\_187153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J.nowells_187153)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-2017-nissan-versas/193266 "2023-10-06T23:26:24Z")
Hi all, so I’m looking to get a used reliable car. My current Toyota is on its last few legs, and I don’t really want to sink anymore money into it. I was aiming towards Hondas, and Toyotas but I currently can’t afford t… --- ## [Louder horns for tiny cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-horns-for-tiny-cars/192976)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-horns-for-tiny-cars/192976 "2023-09-21T12:28:37Z")
Should I - or can I - get a louder horn for my Nissan Versa? It reminds me a small terrier barking and I’m finding it hard to believe that others can hear me. Any advice? Thanks. --- ## [2010 Nissan Versa Strange Symptoms, Soft Clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Hoffman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth_Hoffman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-versa-strange-symptoms-soft-clutch/152302 "2023-08-25T00:37:40Z")
Hey, I’m a newbie here. I absolutely love CarTalk and figured I could give this form a try :slight\_smile: I’m having a very interesting situation with my 2010 Nissan Versa Hatchback S,118,000 miles. I’ve owned the car f… --- ## [Oil change every 6 months or between 7,500 to 10,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-every-6-months-or-between-7-500-to-10-000-miles/191143)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-every-6-months-or-between-7-500-to-10-000-miles/191143 "2023-06-22T14:33:36Z")
It’s been 6 months since I last changed my oil but I’ve only driven 3000 miles during that time span. Should I wait 'til I hit the 7500 mark? Thanks! --- ## [Trying to find resistance specs for upstream o2 sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-resistance-specs-for-upstream-o2-sensor/189981)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-resistance-specs-for-upstream-o2-sensor/189981 "2023-04-07T00:18:03Z")
Nissan Versa 2007. I have repair manual for it, but perhaps I’m too unfamiliar with the manual format. I can’t find the specs for proper ohms across the 2 heater wires for the sensor. It’s the o2 sensor upstream, aka “ai… --- ## [Rusty wheel rims - Rust-oleum Rust Reformer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-wheel-rims-rust-oleum-rust-reformer/189329 "2023-03-05T19:31:42Z")
My 10-year-old Versa has only 89,000 miles on it. But when I lost a hub cap I couldn’t help but notice the rust on my wheel rims. I’m seeing something called Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer Spray that’s supposed to “instantly … --- ## [Tire pressure after 1st night of frost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-after-1st-night-of-frost/186973)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-after-1st-night-of-frost/186973 "2023-02-08T14:50:02Z")
Is it typical for tire pressure to drop significantly after a night of 32 degrees? I haven’t checked the pressure in two months and the indicator light flckered on yesterday after we had our first cold night. All four of… --- ## [Cardoor lock - key fob broke - 2013 Nissan Versa](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardoor-lock-key-fob-broke-2013-nissan-versa/188020)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cardoor-lock-key-fob-broke-2013-nissan-versa/188020 "2022-12-20T01:46:50Z")
The key fob broke, no long works on my Nissan Versa. So I’ve been using the key to unlock the door. However, lately it’s been harder to unlock. So I fingered some oil around the lock as well as the key’s metal which seem… --- ## [2nd thermostat: to OEM or not to OEM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-thermostat-to-oem-or-not-to-oem/186275)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2nd-thermostat-to-oem-or-not-to-oem/186275 "2022-09-07T20:52:14Z")
My 2007 Nissan Versa has two coolant thermostats. The “real” 95C-temp stat on the upper side output of the engine (looks harder to replace) and the “extra” 82C-temp stat on the lower front intake of the engine (looks lik… --- ## [Tale of Two Versas, one has soot in tailpipe. Anything to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tale-of-two-versas-one-has-soot-in-tailpipe-anything-to-do/186100)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tale-of-two-versas-one-has-soot-in-tailpipe-anything-to-do/186100 "2022-09-05T04:21:09Z")
I’ve got two Versas, a 2007 and a 2010. Mechanically they are 99% the same. The 2007 has about 120K miles, and the 2010 has about 75K. Both “run fine” and don’t have any visible smoke out the rear. But…the 2007 has bl… --- ## [Should I fix the paid-off car or buy a new one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-the-paid-off-car-or-buy-a-new-one/182884)
**Author:** [@stacree\_179885](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stacree_179885)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fix-the-paid-off-car-or-buy-a-new-one/182884 "2022-04-27T21:04:09Z")
Hello all! Just for some clarity, I drive (or drove) a 2011 Nissan Versa with 120,000 miles on it (bought it used from a rental place a few years ago) and am on a very low income. My car is having transmission issues t… --- ## [Do I need an ecu reprogram after changing ECU (and why)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-an-ecu-reprogram-after-changing-ecu-and-why/183556)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-need-an-ecu-reprogram-after-changing-ecu-and-why/183556 "2022-04-27T05:11:15Z")
Just did my first engine swap. Now the car no crank no start with radiator fans blowing full blast. I know for a fact the new engine ran. Old engine cranked. My first thought is immobilizer is tripped. Will look deeper t… --- ## [Steering Wheel won't lock after swapping cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wont-lock-after-swapping-cylinder/183293)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wont-lock-after-swapping-cylinder/183293 "2022-04-02T23:58:51Z")
I recently bought a car that doesn’t run. The car was towed to my house, but they keys were lost by the previous owner. I had to pry the ignition mount off the steering wheel because the screw holding it down had no head… --- ## [Did the mechanic shop total my car during a diagnostic test?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102)
**Author:** [@ladestarr\_180035](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladestarr_180035)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-mechanic-shop-total-my-car-during-a-diagnostic-test/183102 "2022-03-21T04:45:38Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new here and read through some of the posts and you seem like the right kind of people to give me feedback. I have a 2014 Nissan Versa at 131k miles. I took my car in to a local transmission shop the d… --- ## [Cars stalls on me unexpectedly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-stalls-on-me-unexpectedly/182802)
**Author:** [@Doublejm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doublejm1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cars-stalls-on-me-unexpectedly/182802 "2022-03-05T18:12:36Z")
I own a 2014 Nissan Versa. This morning, for the second time in as many months, the car hesitated a bit and stalled on me while I was at a stop. Each time, the radio stayed playing and all of the little symbols (check … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/versa/1019.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=versa)