Oil Pan Gasket or Seal?

[Woodduck]

I have a suspected oil leak around my oil pan so I'm going to take it off and re-seal it.

Does anyone know if the seal should be provided with a gasket or should it be with that packing seal goop stuff?

Can you use either? Is one more reliable than the other?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Rock'n Roller]

It should be a gasket for 2003-2008 models. Gasket manufacturers typically provide instructions if additional sealant is required. Most prefer to install them dry. You can add a light skim coat of sealant to the gasket sealing surfaces. Just be sure to properly clean the contact surfaces to remove any oil residue.