MPG decreasing!

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May 13, 2018
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Cincinnati
TDI
16 Touareg
Since new I’ve been averaging about 29.5 on the highway. I now have about 10k on the Touareg and I’ve noticed a drop to around 27 mpg.
It seems the rolling resistance has increased. Certain hills I would coast down before now I’m giving throttle to maintain that speed.
I thought maybe a brake caliper was sticking.
 

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That could very well be an issue. It started a couple weeks ago. I think the winter blend starts Sep 15th for my area.
 

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Feb 16, 2012
Location
naples,FL
TDI
2016 TDI touareg
I just made the long drive from NE to S Florida. Total of 1800 miles. Mileage was about 30 mpg with a good dose of stop and go so I was quite pleased. Car has 4500 miles on it and isn't broken in yet. It is a "new"2016 Lux. I would say it's about the same mileage as my 2012 Lux.
 

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16 Touareg
My MPG is back to around 29.5 on the highway. I think I got a bad tank of fuel. I just will avoid this fuel station in the future.
Anyone know what the average MPG was before “the fix”?
 
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