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I usually get the set from AutoZone. Comes with two gaskets, one of which won't work (for a different style) and comes with a filter. Works well I think.
+1 on the dimpled bolt holes, tap them flat with a small hammer, and torq bolts to spec. Finally learned this after too many years of shade tree wrenching
Use the reusable rubber gasket with the metal inserts around the bolt holes that prevent you from over torquing the pan bolts. Uses no RTV or sealer of any kind. A little more expensive up from but can be used over and over. My tranny has had one from the first fluid/filter change and has been changed 3 times since. Still sealing tight as a drum with no leaks.
Use the reusable rubber gasket with the metal inserts around the bolt holes that prevent you from over torquing the pan bolts. Uses no RTV or sealer of any kind. A little more expensive up from but can be used over and over. My tranny has had one from the first fluid/filter change and has been changed 3 times since. Still sealing tight as a drum with no leaks.