Plastigauge – Precision Clearance Measuring Plastic
Price range: £11.99 through £107.88
Plastigauge precision clearance measuring plastic, used to check clearances in plain automotive bearings, including split bearings or where a feeler gauge cannot be used. Measures 0.001-0.007 inches (0.025-0.175mm). Available as a single sleeve of 10 strands or a bulk box of 100 strands.
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EKS Fitment Advice
EKS currently identifies this product as Universal / Service Item
Compatibility of any product, greatly depends on model + year + trim + mods. Most Subaru’s are in different states of tune, so please contact Rich, from EKS to get clarity before purchasing.
Potential Applications
Subaru Impreza 1992-2000 (GC/GF), Subaru Impreza 2001-2002 (GD/GG Bugeye), Subaru Impreza 2003-2005 (GD/GG Blobeye), Subaru Impreza 2006-2007 (GD/GG Hawkeye), Subaru Impreza / WRX STI 2008-2013 (GR/GV), Subaru WRX STI 2014-2021 (VA/VAB), Subaru WRX 2021+ (VB), Subaru Forester 1996-2002 (SF), Subaru Forester 2003-2005 (SG early), Subaru Forester 2006-2007 (SG facelift), Subaru Forester 2008-2013 (SH), Subaru Forester 2014-2018 (SJ), Subaru Forester 2019+ (SK), Subaru BRZ 2012-2020 (ZC6), Subaru BRZ 2021+ (ZD8), Subaru Legacy 1992-2003, Subaru Legacy 2003-2009 (BL/BP), Subaru Legacy 2009-2014 (BM/BR), Subaru Legacy 2014+ / Outback related
Full List of EKS Fitment Evidence Types
For context, here are all categories of fitment according to EKS.
- Direct Fitment: means the product is currently listed as fitting the model/generation shown.
- Shared / Application Fitment: means the product may suit shared Subaru platforms, engines, turbos, drivetrains, brakes, cooling/intake setups or modified applications.
- Universal / Service Item: means the product is broadly useful for Subaru servicing, maintenance, workshop use or general ownership.
- Needs Confirmation: means the product appears relevant, but final fitment may depend on extra details.
Product Description
Plastigauge is a plastic strand product used to measure clearance in plain automotive bearings. It is particularly useful for checking clearances in split bearings or in situations where a feeler gauge cannot be inserted.
To use it, torque the bearing to the figures specified in the relevant workshop manual, then undo it and compare the squashed strand against the supplied chart. It measures clearances of 0.001″ to 0.007″ (0.025mm to 0.175mm).
Plastigauge is available as an individual sleeve of 10 strands of measuring plastic, or as a bulk box of 10 sleeves (100 strands in total).