Will starting an automatic transmission at 2500 RPM damage the car?

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Starting an automatic transmission at 2500 RPM can damage the car because the vehicle usually shifts from lower gears gradually during startup. 2500 RPM is considered a relatively high speed, and if the gear is low with a large throttle, it can increase engine wear. It is normal for a car to start at a high RPM. Generally, the engine speed can reach 1200-1500 RPM at the moment of startup. In colder seasons, the engine speed may be even higher because the vehicle would stall at too low RPMs, and a slightly higher speed helps warm up the car faster. However, during a cold start, the RPM should not be too high either. Since lubricant cannot reach the upper part of the engine immediately, keeping it below 2000 RPM is more suitable to minimize wear. Once the engine stabilizes, the RPM will drop to around 800. If the RPM is too low, fuel combustion in the cylinders will be incomplete, leading to insufficient power and easy carbon buildup in the engine, which can cause significant damage over time. If the RPM is too high, the most noticeable effect is increased fuel consumption, along with greater engine wear.