As for the gorilla that installed the factory oil filter, I think they installed it without lubing the seal with motor oil when installing the filter. If anyone changes their own oil, make sure the filter seal comes off when removing tha factory filter. Mine stayed on the engine but luckily I made a point to check for it.

By the way, the factory filter on my 5.7 L HEMI Jeep Commander was the same. First one really tough to get off.