Originally Posted by kingtj

Ok... this could just be coincidence. But I had the valve cover gasket replaced along with new RTV sealer used to refresh the breather cover gaskets last weekend. The work was done by a mobile mechanic in the area who seemed reputable and even sent me a few photos of the work in progress, to prove he actually did the job I paid for.

As I drove the car later that evening, I smelled burning oil. But when I got home and examined the engine, I saw no evidence of leaking oil anyplace. (He definitely cleaned up the area around the valve cover where I started seeing oil seepage before.) So figured it was just burning off some leftover oil that spilled someplace during the work?

Didn't drive the car after that until yesterday. But when I did, it started fine but felt really bogged down under acceleration -- almost like I was trying to drive around with the emergency brake on? No check engine lights, but it was just a short trip up the road to the library and back.

Any ideas?