Comparing these filters for my 2018 5.0 coyote. I typically use the Fram Ultra and have never had any issues with them. This time though I used some of my recent stash of Champions from rock auto's clearance sale. The issue comes from the gasket though. On these filters it's much thicker and wider then the other filters. I'm wondering if the gasket impedes on the oil opening as showed in the picture. My reasoning for this is that I've developed a leak after a cold snap. Leaving puddles where I park it. I swapped out the filter with another champion and the leak continued. Then I changed it out for a motorcraft which I don't like at all but I figured it might be going to the dealer anyways... well the leak stopped. The dealer wasn't able to find a leak after a dye test. Are these wide gaskets which are the same outside diameter but smaller inside diameter causing an issue being that close to that oil opening causing a leak? I'm baffled...
Weights on the filters for fun:
Fram Ultra 313 grams
Motorcraft 292 grams
Champion 343 grams
Weights on the filters for fun:
Fram Ultra 313 grams
Motorcraft 292 grams
Champion 343 grams