Mystery solved as JohnM said. Got the right filter and the oil/filter change is done.
John5788 I really goofed when looking at the filter on the car. I just didn't look CLOSE enough. Being an inverted filter the visible end with the notches looked like a spin on. Thanks guys, Dennis

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