2004 Dodge Ram Can I start my car in 2 gear

Tiny
VICALEX11
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  • 2004 DODGE RAM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 138,900 MILES
I just bought a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Turbo Diesel 6 speed manual trans.
I need to know if I can start driving my car in 2nd gear intead of 1st gear.

and would this affect my transmission.

thank you
Saturday, October 31st, 2009 AT 8:57 PM

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Tiny
CHRYSLERTECH
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You can start in second gear a lot of people do as long as you are not towing anything. Under normal stop and go driving you can start in second gear 1st gear is a low gear for if you are towing or have a heavy load in the bed then you must use 1st
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009 AT 11:05 AM

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