I purchased my car in the US and when my battery went dead of course I lost the radio code for my CDR 220. I called Beverly Hills Porsche to see if I could get the code from them and they suggested that any authorized dealer (Speedway) could do this for me. I called Speedway and was told that I would have to bring in my 2002 Boxster and they would have to remove the radio to find the serial number. This sounded odd, so I did some more research and found that this was not true. I called them again to inquire about alternative methods and was again told that I would have to bring the car in to their sevice shop and they could hook it up to the computer to find the serial number. Once again I thought, hmm..... So, after a little research I found out that I can use the radio itself to find the serial number. All you have to do, is hold down the TP button for ten seconds and the display will say "Becker 1" once this is visible you simply rotate the right button twice clockwise and magically there on the display is your radio serial number!

I called Speedway with the number and then received my correct radio code free of charge.

Of all the technological advances in the automotive field, one of the most significant and least recognized is the area of oil and lubrication. Advances in lubricants are the main reason for the longevity we are now able to achieve from our cars of today.
The purpose of this article is to educate you about oils and synthetic lubricants and allow you to see through marketing hype and choose an oil that best suits the vehicle and driving conditions.
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