Chevrolet Repair: Blown head gasket, blown head gasket, bars leaks

Question
Hi my name is Aimee, I have a 2001 chevy malibu with a 3.1 L engine and I found coolant in my oil. I was told this is because my head gasket blew. The car still runs and drives. I was told I could use Bars Leaks block seal permanent head gasket fix to repair it. Do you have any info or advice on this product a far as it working or not working to fix a head gasket? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Aimee M.

Answer
HI AIMEE, I WILL TELL YOU ABOUT WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THIS KIND OF STUFF TO SEAL THE HEADGASKETS. SOMETIMES IT SLOWS THE LEAK, BUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN THE LEAK STOP ALL THE WAY. THE ONES THAT I HAVE SEEN SLOW THE LEAK DOWN HAVE DESTROYED THE LOWER END OF THE ENGINE.. REASON BEING IS COOLANT AND MAIN BEARINGS AND ROD BEARINGS DO NOT MIX.. WHEN ANTI-FREEZE HITS THESE BEARINGS  IT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THEM ..THE MORE COOLANT THAT GETS IN THE WORSE IT GETS. ENG WILL STILL RUN OK FOR A WHILE, BUT THEN YOU WILL FIND THAT THE ENG WILL HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE AND THEN GETS A ROD KNOCKING SOUND...[NOT GOOD] I WOULD STRONGLY SUGGEST IF YOU LIKE YOUR CAR TO HAVE THE HEADGASKETS REPLACED [[SOONER THEN LATER]]ALSO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AS WELL. THIS MAY NOT BE IN YOUR BUDGET TODAY BUT A ENGINE COST ALOT MORE THEN THIS JOB WILL..SORRY FOR THE BAD NEWS..IF THERE IS ANY MORE QUESTIONS LET ME KNOW..I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU,,,TOM..