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That is the vent tube, but it's not crimped shut. The hose has a closed portion at the end that is designed to only allow pressure out, without drawing water in. It might be a little tight, so you could remove the closed portion; it's only held on with a small clamp. Just having the hose without the closed portion is fine.
Take the time to examine the hose, and make sure it isn't kinked anywhere. The oil might have been forced out due to too much volume. Take care to not overfill.
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