I also changed my filter, but my new filter was a cheap paper one. I didn't realize that the factory filters were fleece until it was too late.

I plan on replacing the filter with a fleece one as early as this weekend. Luckily, we can change the filters without losing too much oil.

Another thing of note was that there was a paint mark on the oil filter cap and the area that it screws into. I was able to reference the mark when I was tightening the cap. I was able to line up the paint marks by hand tightening only.

Having this visual clue made me confident that the cap was tightened enough. If the mark wasn't intended for that purpose, it sure was a good idea. If your Crossfire doesn't have a mark, I would add one before you remove the oil filter cap. That way when the cap is replaced you will have a pretty good idea that it is tight enough.