How do I know what catalytic converter to buy?

Tiny
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  • 2016 NISSAN VERSA
  • 1.6L
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  • 148,725 MILES
Last month I took my car to AutoZone to do a test to see why my check engine light kept coming on and going off. They gave me a piece of paper saying I had to replace the catalytic converter. I lost the papers they gave me and my check engine like it currently off. But my temperature warning light comes and goes as well. (Which I’ve never had any issues with my car since I got it in 2018) When I go online to buy one, I keep seeing all these different catalytic converters that fits my car, but I want to make sure I’m buying the right one. I’m trying to avoid going to a mechanic because I know they’re going to charge me a arm and a leg to find one and replace it.
Friday, October 18th, 2024 AT 8:08 PM

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Tiny
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All they give us is the images of the part, here is what it looks like so you can match it up, if you want to give me links to the parts you are looking at, I can help. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Saturday, October 19th, 2024 AT 9:37 AM
Tiny
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https://www.carparts.com/details/Nissan/Versa/Davico/Catalytic_Converter/2016/1-dot-6_S/4_Cyl_1-dot-6L/DAV18435.html

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,2016,versa,1.6l+l4,3353637,exhaust+&+emission,catalytic+converter,5808

These are the 2 I’ve looked at. If you’re able to find the right one that’ll be great.
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Saturday, October 19th, 2024 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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Either of these will work, what do you see wrong with them? Am I missing something?
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Monday, October 21st, 2024 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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I apologize. I realized both links are for the same product on different websites. But since you’re saying it’ll work for my car, I’ll get it and see what happens. Thank you
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Monday, October 21st, 2024 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, October 21st, 2024 AT 4:26 PM

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