The continuing stoooooOOOoooory

So, I go in to the transmission shop to get my car and the transmission guy says, "Here you go. Your transmission is all set."

"Excellent," says I.

"Now, I did drive this car myself, and I noticed that you have a little issue with the engine that you're going to want to get checked out..."

*Sigh*, says I.

It does actually feel noticeably better than before, although it's just as noticeably not completely better. I topped off the tank on the way home, so we'll know in a week or two if the mileage has improved at least.