225K tune-up ideas

[pwyu1969]

Hey all, I’ve got a 06 vibe, 225k, 5sp manual with moons and tunes. I just put in a new clutch, front brakes and rotors, rear drum brakes and parking brake cable, new tires, and a new starter about a year ago. Newer actuator too. I’m about to give it back to my kid that goes to college 3 hours away. Are there any ‘pre-emptive’ repairs/replacement of ‘things that go out’ at 225k?

[Caretaker]

Denso ignition coils and spark plugs + air filter. Are the original serpentine belt and hoses still in there?

[pwyu1969]

Thanks for the tip on ignition coils. Do they actually go bad and stop the car from running? Also, I do have original serpentine belt and hoses, so I’ll take a close look.

[Caretaker]

from my research on other boards, a failing ignition coil will result in rough idle at first, especially when the car is stopped at a light, and then stalling later on when the car is stopped at idle. They rarely will leave you stranded. They are good for 100,000-125,000 miles (especially the OEM Denso ones). If your car has never had new ones put in an the car is at/above those miles, AND you plan on keeping the car until it dies, it makes sense to put new iridium spark plugs and ignition coils in the car.