Starting the engine in {HEAD ~ a higher gear}, such as {TAIL ~ third gear}, reduces the amount of engine torque that is applied to the transmission case via the transmission tie up clutch as torque converter speed increases with engine speed 
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Starting the engine in { HEAD ~ a higher gear } , such as { TAIL ~ third gear } , reduces the amount of engine torque that is applied to the transmission case via the transmission tie up clutch as torque converter speed increases with engine speed
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