I saw the Mopar one and figure "what the hell." It's the exact same one that came from the company and comparisons of oil filters alway end up going no where, everyone has an opinion. I've never actually research them, but I hear a lot about Fram filters being over priced for less part performance.
Yup, the oil filter discussions have been going on since the first ones showed up over 80 years ago. Real fact is no filter is a guarantee of anything other than preventing chunks of gunk from being circulated. If a filter gets clogged up oil circulation just by-passes it.
Best bet is to frequently look at and smell the oil when checking oil. (everyone does check fluids regularly I hope) If oil looks off color (most synthetics excluded) or it smells bad, it's time to change. Makes no difference that the stinking manual recommendations imply you can go another thousand miles before changing, it's time to Change it.
Earlier in this thread, the discussion of viscosity arose and while it is true the manual says 5W-20 for most driving, it also suggest 5W-30 for different duty in differing ambient temperature conditions. Oil viscosity arguments/discussions have been going on since the first detergent oil appeared and intensified with the introduction of multi-viscosity lubricants. Word of advice if one is routinely using their RAM for serious pulling of heavily loaded trailers even 5W-30 may breakdown in hot summer weather and trash your cam and rod bearings.
