Oil gauge; ninny (8)

I believe the answer is:

dipstick

(Other definitions for dipstick that I've seen before include "Graduated rod for measuring oil levels" , "Fool" , "Stupid person" , "help to motorist" , "Device for checking oil level" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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