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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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So I stupidly laid the softail on its left side. About 1/3 quart of oil (not engine oil) ran out.

Is this from the primary cover or transmission?

I'm guessing the trans- I think the primary is sealed.

Right?
 
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I think the tranny is sealed also or you'd get a lot of contamination in it.
 
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Top of the tranny cover does have a vent tube. Just check your levels and this will tell ya what needs added to.
 
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