Outside-in flow engine and transmission filter and method

A transmission or engine filter comprises a transmission or engine filter housing comprising an oil pan attached to a filter upper cover, and including an intake port and an outlet port; and a filter bag assembly (10) comprising a media bag (12) having a filter bag outlet, where the filter bag assembly is at least partially within the housing to form an outside-in flow scheme. An independent claim is also included for the production of a suction-side transmission or engine filter for a vehicle, comprising positioning a filter bag assembly on an oil pan, where the filter bag assembly comprises a media bag having an outlet portion (18); positioning an upper cover having an outlet port over the filter bag assembly to align the outlet port and the outlet portion; welding the upper cover to the oil pan filter; and sealing the outlet port and the outlet portion together.