Steering wheel not centering

[Pitbull14218]

My '97 540i while I drive and come out of turns it doesn't center the steering wheel, it starts to but then it stays turned so I have to straighten it. Any clues about what could be wrong? Car has 250k miles I added ATF fluid to the power steering resivour and it still does it.

[feeshta]

My guess would be something is off with the rear alignment. An old car of mine did the same thing, and it turned out to be a rear wheel toed in too far. I imagine there are some other things that could cause this as well though.

[Silverlight]

I'm with feeshta. I would have the alignment checked first off. Not sure what it could be other ways. Most likely suspension related.

[mifesto]

if i were in your shoes, i would jack the front of the car@idle and turn your steering wheel lock-to-lock to feel/hear for any noises or resistance.

[Pitbull14218]

I think it could be the suspension being so old and worn, maybe it's fighting with that.

[topaz540i]

Is the steering wheel straight or off to the side a little when your actually going in a straight line?

Its also possible to have a dragging brake.

[SpeedsterBek]

Check tie rods and steering box