Replacement dipstick handle
Replacement dipstick handle
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Description
The dipsticks on NA and NB Miatas have a plastic handle on top. That's good because it won't burn your hands when you go to check the oil, but they do break. Then you're either buying a new dipstick or you have to try to grab the little remaining stub every time you want to check the oil.
Until now! We have designed a clip-on replacement handle. It's made of carbon-fiber reinforced nylon so it's strong, it can handle high heat levels and it's easy to install. It also has nicely curved edges on it so it's comfortable to use, more so than the factory one! The hole in the middle is 1mm larger than stock for those with full-size fingers.
Note that while it's fun to clip the handle on and off again dozens of times to play with it, this will eventually weaken the attachment.
Made on our in-house high end 3D printer and designed by Flyin' Miata. Learn more about our printers and our Onyx material.
Instructions
Shipping
$9.99 flat rate shipping. Orders over $40 ship for free in the US!
Details
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What does it fit?
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
SKU
Would like to see the part that engages the old dipstick to be a push onto with a Snap, instead of a lateral slide on design that it is now. Note I was able to knock it off a couple times already.
While we usually see a positive snap into place, since dipsticks will break in different ways, there's no way to guarantee that. If yours is a little loose, a bit of superglue will hold it in place solidly. This, and other info, is in the instructions, it's definitely worth taking a look at them - it seems like a simple install, and typically is, but there are some details we've sorted out that can be really helpful.
My dipstick never had a handle since I've owned the car. Works great so far, nice and snug. If it ever does loosen up a little it would be super easy to epoxy it in place. Hope it lasts a long time!
This pop-on handle replaced the 2-inches of 3/8" plastic hose I had been using as a handle for the past 4 years.
Brilliant Idea, FM! Can you print them in Yellow?
Just a bit of filing and good to go. Awesome fix.
Perfect fit