I have a 1990 acura integra. A belt is starting to go out and I'm wondering what the belt is for? here are some pics

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I've been told it's for the air compressor. Whats dose it do for my car? I was told even if the belt breaks that my car will run. I'm wanting some more input.

so whats this belt for and what happens if it breaks?


Edited by: PandaAG