One of my Oxygen sensors is out in my 2004 Kia Rio. How will it affect the car if I

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keep on driving it? One of my Oxygen sensors is out in my 2004 Kia Rio. I don't have the money to fix it right now. The mechanic has to order the part from the manufacturer and said it costs $233. I was wondering if it would hurt to drive the car until I can save up the money to get it fixed?
 
over time with a bad O2 sensor you'll eventually erode away the catalytic converter. you'll have a strong gas smell coming out of the tailpipe, the annoying engine light will be on.
and you'll get bad mileage, and also the engine will idle rough, and the engine can even stall out on you. BUT, you still should be able to drive the car without any safety issues.
 
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