I’m putting a new-used oil pan on my 1999 Honda Civic EX to replace one that is cracked and leaking. I have a new FelPro gasket, blue, made of silicone I think.
The original gasket had a few areas with a grey substance alongside. I used to hear “grey for Japanese cars.” Questions:
Should I get some grey, or use one of the 3 Permatex “gasket maker” I have on hand (orange, red, and copper) and if so which one?
Apply it just where the factory had applied their grey stuff, or where?
I know the torque to use and to do it in 3 steps. This job I want done right the first time.