# Differential Drain location

**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071
**Category:** GEM Forum
**Created:** [February 15, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071 "2014-02-15T06:30:09Z")
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### Author: ![spider445](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spider445](https://community.electricforum.com/u/spider445)
#### Post date: [February 15, 2014, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071/1 "2014-02-15T06:30:09Z")

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Hi, I have a 2005 GEM and want to change the differential oil. The service manual just gives the fluid amount and no instructions on how to do the procedure. I can’t locate any plugs except for the vent tube, I did notice a round black plastic type cap on the differential opposite the motor location not sure if this is the drain/fill location. Thanks in advance for your help.

Greg

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### Author: ![spider445](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@spider445](https://community.electricforum.com/u/spider445)
#### Post date: [February 17, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071/2 "2014-02-17T16:33:37Z")

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Received the answer from GEMmechanic, it’s located on the very bottom of the differential, the black differential cover has a rubber plug on the passenger side. Oil has to be suctioned out. Thanks for your help and hope it helps others.