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it is better to start it in N for the trans to start pumping fluid and fill TC.

& I would dig in & find where the misadjustment is since it might continue to deteriorate to where one day it wont start even in neutral & that might happen at the most inopportune time (Murphys law) (hot date or a getaway driver etc)

live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth