I've seen this term quite a number of times, but I can't seem to figure out what's an ATF. Is it the Auto Trans fluid?
That also reminds me, my mechanic told me that I might want to shift to 2 first, then D every time I drive (not talking about redlining and stuff, just mere city driving here) because if I go D directly it hurts the gears. Any comments?
Yup, ATF is Auto Transmission Fluid....

Even in D, it will start in low means 1, then 2 and final drive 3, if 3 speed. If you start with 2, it will still start with 1, then lock at 2, until you shift to D then it changes to 3, so why want to do that.
