Does the oil pan need to be torqued after changing the gasket?

It depends on the type of gasket the oil pan uses. Some come with a metal ring in the holes to prevent them from being over tightened. If it is a plain cork type gasket, then you need to torque them once and leave them alone. They are torqued with and inch pound torque wrench, and your particular specs should be in the book. As far as how much torque to use, it depends on what you are working on, how thick the gaskets are, and if the pan is the stock pan or an aftermarket thin pan. Use a small ratchet to torque them with If you don't have an inch pound torque wrench. If not then tighten the bolts up equal until they are all in contact with the pan, and not mashing the gasket out on the sides. They only go about 15-18 inch pounds, so that's not very tight. What you can go by is; tighten them until they are all snug, and turn them another 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn, and you should be about right. These bolts are so easy to over tighten, so it's best to use the good rubber gasket that has the steel ring in them. You can't go wrong with them. Be sure to put a spot of RTV in the corners about the size of a quarter, and let it dry for about 15-20 minutes before you torque the bolts, and you will have a leak proof seal every time. About all the newer engines come with rubber gaskets, and all of the foreign engines come with rubber, so you may not even be able to get a cork gasket set for the engine. I too prefer the cork over the rubber, but if you aren't an experienced mechanic, you will break the cork gasket too easy, and they are a pain to replace. It IS good idea to check them for a good seal after about a week, and you might have to add another 1/4 turn on the bolts to get a good seal. Good Luck!!!Does the oil pan need to be torqued after changing the gasket?
I think it is more important how you tighten it up by going in a chriss cross Motion so as to tighten it down evenly. Like 9 O'clock 3 O'clock 10 O'clock 4 O'clock. Just don't over tighten and damage the gasket.Does the oil pan need to be torqued after changing the gasket?
Yes just snug. Over tighten and the gasket will be pushed out. Over the years i use only cork and gasket cinch. Rubber never seems to seat well and leaks more often than not latter down the line. Do keep a close eye on the oil level and do a visual on the pan and recheck the snugness of the bolts after a week.
Yes, But check torque specs. over torquing them can cause damage to your oil pan.
No specs on that. Just good and snug. Check it later after it warms up.
yes but i never used the specs just tighten them snug with a little 1/2 turn to boot and check after a couple hundred miles or the next oil change never had a problem yet