Hardwareman

FYI - My Spark LS 5M has 20K miles and went in to the Dealership with the problem described above. I was burning about a quart of oil every 125 miles @ 65 MPH. They are ordering me a new Engine assembly. Also, on my second A/C compressor. Out of my 11 months of ownership its been in for repair two months. My Dealership Service Department has been great just disappointed in GM. I will probably never buy another GM product. The Government should put a stop sale order on this GM product.

Update: My Engine assembly was replaced. This is a complete assembly including the intake manifold and fuel system. There was no hassle from the Dealership or GM. I was given a car to drive and got my car back in three working days. The compression test showed a loss of compression from 40%-60% across the cylinders. The production date of my Spark is 9/2012.
If this engine holds up thru the 100k mile warranty I will be a very happy customer. Also, in the future I will only have the dealership change the oil and they will monitor the engine wear.
Side note: The dealership was instructed to ship my engine the to GM proving ground for examination. I think there was a third party supplier involved in this mishap.
GM and my Dealership took care of me. I hope you all get the same treatment.
Happy Motoring
Hardwareman

FYI - In the Chevy Spark Launch Kit, found this info online in a pdf.
Spare Wheek Kit P/N 95144058 (Future Release) Includes 14" mini spare, lug wrench, jack, mounting hardware.
LPO Code is VKX, LPO = Limited Production Option
http://www.vehicleaccessorycenter.com/inc/files/editor/files/13Spark_LaunchKit_v9.pdf