What's wrong with my steering/belts?

[Rsully70sev]

Just drove the E30 for the first time in a couple months. Didn't make this noise back then, now every time I turn my wheel, it's a strange "straining" noise.

[Danny]

Powersteering fluid is low.

[Rsully70sev]

You're the shit. Answers within seconds lol.

[Pantless Spency]

^ yep.
also you should probably buy some gas ;)

[Matt-B]

Check fluid level, check leaks, my guess is your pump or something is not forcing enough fluid through rack

[Rsully70sev]

Question #2

Once again, a few months ago when I parked it, the belts were silent. Started it up today and now they're squealing like no other.

[Rsully70sev]

And yeah, it needed gas pretty bad, that's why I was driving it in the first place.

[F34R]

Has it been sitting outside? See if the belts are loose, that could be one reason they are making racket. Also are the belts new? Props to a hella clean engine bay/engine =)

[Matt-B]

tighten the belts, if thats not enough, they make stuff for them called belt dressin, helps create friction

[Rsully70sev]

Yeah that's what happened to my old Cadillac when it sat outside. The BMW has been garaged since November though. I'm not sure how old the belts are. I guess I better replace them though-better safe than sorry.

It just seemed strange that before they were silent, now they're loud as fcuk. I'll check out the local parts store, thanks for the reccomendation Matt.

[wesinator]

Ross Sullivan, you have several emails in your inbox - can you please answer them

[slammin.e28]

^^Lulz.

[bramon]

Some people just need to know when to give up lol.