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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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So I jus changed the fluid in my 03 and I only droped the pan n changed the filter and fluid as recommended by all of you.I did not change the gasket thogh because I heard they are reuseable is that true or shud I have changed it also?
 
Old Oct 18, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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The OEM gasket is a pretty sturdy piece and if you cleaned it up and torqued the bolts properly it should be fine, I changed mine when I installed the shift kit and filter but I'm a firm believer of never reusing a gasket unless you have no choice, just my habit

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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naw you can reuse your gasket only if its the orignail one .Done it with a hand full of different vehicles. As long as it looks good condition, clean it up and u should be fine
 
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