"Can a gasket be reused?"

I've reused these gaskets by turning them over a couple times. They run out
of
"squish" and then you run the risk of stripping your pan threads .... then
it's
spark plugs, etc. for pan drain bolts. Best to keep a half dozen in a
plastic bag
handy and put a fresh one on each time.

Bob

> Got my Mann Oil Filter, my Mobil 1 Synthetic 20w50 and am ready to change
> the oil in my '87.  Read on the archives the need for a copper crush
> gasket
> for the drain plug.
>
> Located a 1/2 inch one at a local auto parts store, VW dealership closed.
> Would like to do it this weekend.  >
> Pete
> '87 Westy
> 'Joe's Van"
>