Hybrid calls for 0W20, what about 5W20?

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I purchased a Honda Civic Hybrid and it calls for 0W20 oil, but local Wal-Mart only has 5W20 on the shelf. Will the 5W20 be ok, or should I find the 0W20 somewhere else? Thanks!
 
Mobil 1 0w20 is available at most Walmarts. Otherwise 5w20 is perfectly fine.

You always have Pennzoil Platinum 0w20 and Amsoil 0w20 to chose from as well.
 
There are other stores besides Wal-Mart you can get oil from. You should be fie with the 5W-20.
 
Finding 0W20 for my HCH is difficult as well. The dealer sells a conventional 0W20 for the same price as a synthetic. I get it at Canadian tire whenever it is on sale. Our Walmart rarely has it and won't order it. I end up mixing 2.5 litres of 5w20 conventional with a litre of syn 0W20. It works for me. I normally stay with mobil for the dino since that is what the synthetic is. I run straight 5W20 in the summer. Have fun, you have a great car. Remember to change the transmission CTV fluid every year or so and you can clean your EGR valve instead of replacing it like the dealer says. I clean it with carb cleaner each time I change the CTV fluid.
 
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