FILTRAN transmission filters

NYZ4Jack · 07-02-2012, 11:23 AM

Recently changed the fluid and the filter of the automatic transmission with a FEBI branded filter on a 2005 Z4 3.0 (ZF 5HP19 transmission). I was only planning to run it with the FEBI brand filter for 1000 miles before finalizing the job with another fluid flush and replacing it with a FILTRAN (OEM) brand filter.

Here's the problem, I can't seem to find any source for a FILTRAN filter. (the old one that came out was stamped with FILTRAN). I tried ordering one from Bavauto (they said it was BMW OEM) but it wasn't stamped with any brand/made in Taiwan and I ended up returning it. I reached out to ECS tuning and Tischer BMW and they can't confirm the brand on their filters. I tried looking up the part # on FILTRAN's online catalog and they don't show a filter for a 2005 Z4.

What gives? Did FILTRAN stop making them for our cars? Can anyone provide a reliable source for the filter?

Thanks.

XMetal · 07-02-2012, 08:12 PM

FILTRAN is the OE filter. Any BMW dealer should be able to get it for you. Good call going with the OE filter. I had shifting issues with an aftermarket filter on my X5. The OE Filtran filter cured all the problem and is currently running perfectly.

NYZ4Jack · 07-03-2012, 12:51 PM

The FEBI filter I have in there is performing perfectly. Very smooth shifts, no noise, etc. But will definitely go OE for longetivity. Do you know how much the stealership sells them for?

07-02-2012, 11:23 AM	#1
NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	FILTRAN transmission filters - where to buy??? Recently changed the fluid and the filter of the automatic transmission with a FEBI branded filter on a 2005 Z4 3.0 (ZF 5HP19 transmission). I was only planning to run it with the FEBI brand filter for 1000 miles before finalizing the job with another fluid flush and replacing it with a FILTRAN (OEM) brand filter. Here's the problem, I can't seem to find any source for a FILTRAN filter. (the old one that came out was stamped with FILTRAN). I tried ordering one from Bavauto (they said it was BMW OEM) but it wasn't stamped with any brand/made in Taiwan and I ended up returning it. I reached out to ECS tuning and Tischer BMW and they can't confirm the brand on their filters. I tried looking up the part # on FILTRAN's online catalog and they don't show a filter for a 2005 Z4. What gives? Did FILTRAN stop making them for our cars? Can anyone provide a reliable source for the filter? Thanks.
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07-02-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
XMetal Colonel 1131 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	FILTRAN is the OE filter. Any BMW dealer should be able to get it for you. Good call going with the OE filter. I had shifting issues with an aftermarket filter on my X5. The OE Filtran filter cured all the problem and is currently running perfectly.
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NYZ4Jack Private 18 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	The FEBI filter I have in there is performing perfectly. Very smooth shifts, no noise, etc. But will definitely go OE for longetivity. Do you know how much the stealership sells them for?
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