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