Starting the Engine in P Gear or N Gear?

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Rylee
07/29/25 4:06pm
Starting the engine in either P gear or N gear is possible, but starting in P gear is preferable to N gear for the following reasons: 1. Many automatic transmission models are designed to start directly in P gear, and starting in N gear is not possible, such as in BMW vehicles; 2. Although starting in N gear (neutral) can also be successful, this operation is not recommended because there are potential safety hazards when starting in N gear if there are issues with the clutch or transmission. For automatic transmission vehicles, starting the engine in either P gear or N gear is feasible, and there is no claim that starting in P gear will damage the transmission. Therefore, whether starting in P gear or N gear is correct, and there is almost no harm to the transmission or mechanical components.
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