Half a century ago, failure to put your snow tires on at the first signal of winter meant your rear wheel drive car was going nowhere in the snow. Likewise, failure to change your coolant often left you stranded.

Advancements in coolant chemistry have been made for many reasons. How can you tell what’s needed now for a particular application? Take a look at the color. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.