Is it harmful to the car if the steering wheel is not straight after parking?
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It is harmful to the car if the steering wheel is not straight after parking, and the damages include: 1. Some components such as tires, tie rods, and steering gear are constantly under tension, leading to part aging; 2. Reduced hydraulic pressure in the steering system, resulting in oil leakage symptoms; 3. The vehicle may experience deviation while driving. The reasons for the steering wheel being not straight after parking are: 1. Damage or looseness of chassis components; 2. Improper wheel alignment; 3. Uneven wear of the steering wheels; 4. Deviation in the tie rod ball joints inside the steering gear; 5. Poor parking habits. Solutions for a not straight steering wheel after parking: 1. Tighten or replace chassis components; 2. Perform a four-wheel alignment calibration; 3. Swap the left and right steering wheels; 4. Adjust the tie rod ball joints inside the steering gear; 5. Maintain good parking habits.