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Can you re-use the original factory oil pan gasket on a 2001 PT cruiser when replacing my pan?

No, you should not reuse the original factory oil pan gasket on a 2001 PT Cruiser when replacing the oil pan. Oil pan gaskets are designed to be single-use. They are compressed during installation and lose their sealing ability once removed. Reusing a gasket significantly increases the risk of an oil leak. The cost of a new gasket is minimal compared to the cost and inconvenience of dealing with an oil leak later.