The serpentine belt is a belt that is used to power different components in the vehicle. It is conducted by the belt tensioner which can be spring loaded. The belt is important for the vehicle in order to maintain the proper function.
Serpentine belt advantagesThe belt has its advantages like it may take up less space in the engine and the width will increase, in order to increase tension. The increase in tension will decrease the slippage and the load on the engine.
Disadvantages in a single beltThe disadvantage is that the single belt is damaged, various car parts will stop functioning. This makes the vehicle unusable due to the engine not getting the proper air flow and cooling. There is always a risk when there is a single belt instead of multiple.
Common issues with the serpentine beltCommon issues with a bad belt is that it can lead to squealing, poor steering, or overheating.