I also have used the breather tube for the last three oil changes. I worry that the recall changes might make it more difficult to use the breather tube. The design of the normal fill hole is horrible. Its way too narrow and it is covered by cables. Has anyone used some sort of filler that is narrow enough to fit in that hole?
Agreed that the fill hole placement sucks.
Not having seen the replacement breather hose design, I can't imagine you couldn't still use it to fill. I'd guess they'd but a baffle at the base to keep the cold thick oil from flinging up into the tube. But it still has to breathe, so I'd think oil will drain down into the case, past the baffle.
But we will see...