Don't even use the gasket unless you're doing a trans pan. Go to the dealer and pick up the grey stuff that comes in a tube for a caulk gun. Less than $20 and a tube can do 3-5 oil pans. That stuff is bulletproof, requires no gasket and with the opening on the tube it lays a perfect bead that looks just like the engine came from the factory. I do it on a regular basis and have learned from personal experience this is the only way to make the job very effective and it also looks very professional.