How to refill a Zippo Lighter
How to refill a Zippo Lighter
How to refill a Zippo Lighter This guide will teach you how to refill a Zippo Lighter with lighter fluid.
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
INTRODUCTION Zippo lighter not lighting? You're probably out of lighter fluid! Don't worry, purchase some lighter fluid and follow this guide to learn how to refill it.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Paper Clip (1)
Zippo Lighter (1) Lighter Fluid (1)
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 1 — How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Purchase lighter fluid – any type but do not use lighter fluid intended for barbecuing.
Step 2
Open the lid of the Zippo and extract the insert – firmly grip either side of the flint wheel with 2 fingers. Hold the bottom of the Zippo lighter with your other hand and pull up on the metal to free the insert of the lighter from its case.
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 3
Set aside the metal casing.
Turn the insert upside down – there should be a felt bottom that reads “Lift to fuel.”
Step 4
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 5
Unravel the paperclip. Lodge one end of the paper clip into the tiny hole and lift up the felt backing.
Squeeze the lighter fluid can once into the loose cotton.
If your lighter fluid canister is large, you may want to transfer the fluid to a smaller bottle to prevent spillage.
Step 6
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 7
Wait 5 seconds, then squeeze the canister twice more into the cotton.
Close the felt protector.
Step 8
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Step 9
Place the metal box back into the case.
Let the Zippo sit and absorb the fluid for 1-2 minutes.
While waiting, wash your hands.
Step 10
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 11
Light the Zippo.
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter This guide will teach you how to refill a Zippo Lighter with lighter fluid.
Written By: Danielle Tran
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 8
How to refill a Zippo Lighter
INTRODUCTION Zippo lighter not lighting? You're probably out of lighter fluid! Don't worry, purchase some lighter fluid and follow this guide to learn how to refill it.
TOOLS:
PARTS:
Paper Clip (1)
Zippo Lighter (1) Lighter Fluid (1)
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 1 — How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Purchase lighter fluid – any type but do not use lighter fluid intended for barbecuing.
Step 2
Open the lid of the Zippo and extract the insert – firmly grip either side of the flint wheel with 2 fingers. Hold the bottom of the Zippo lighter with your other hand and pull up on the metal to free the insert of the lighter from its case.
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 3
Set aside the metal casing.
Turn the insert upside down – there should be a felt bottom that reads “Lift to fuel.”
Step 4
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 5
Unravel the paperclip. Lodge one end of the paper clip into the tiny hole and lift up the felt backing.
Squeeze the lighter fluid can once into the loose cotton.
If your lighter fluid canister is large, you may want to transfer the fluid to a smaller bottle to prevent spillage.
Step 6
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 7
Wait 5 seconds, then squeeze the canister twice more into the cotton.
Close the felt protector.
Step 8
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 9
Place the metal box back into the case.
Let the Zippo sit and absorb the fluid for 1-2 minutes.
While waiting, wash your hands.
Step 10
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How to refill a Zippo Lighter
Step 11
Light the Zippo.
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