2004 Dodge Ram Can I start my car in 2 gear

2004 DODGE RAM
138,900 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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VICALEX11
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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
Oct 31, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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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
Nov 2, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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