zippo lighter questions.

[MarkSummers]

A Marlboro representative was at the bar thursday night was giving out zippos and I got one.

The instruction manual says to fill only with zippo lighter fluid but I would assume other types will be fine. Is this correct? Also, does my ligher come with a flint or do I have to buy one? Thanks.

[shakingspear]

Any fluid is fine.

It will have the flint. If it doesn't, they're extremely cheap.

[Piiop]

You can use whatever lighter fluid you want. They told you zippo fluid cuz they want you to buy their stuff. It comes with a flint. You can easily buy and replace new ones.

[highlife]

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Also, does my ligher come with a flint or do I have to buy one? Thanks.

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you got a free lighter and you didn't even flick it to see if it worked?

[dibbs]

Non zippo brand fluids are fine.

Try and spark it, if it sparks, it has a flint. It's that little red or black thing right under the wheel.

[imported_The Vibesman]

You can use other types than Zippo, like Ronsonol. Don't use grill lighter fluid, or butane.

Does your lighter spark when you spin the wheel? If yes, there's a flint in it. Buy a few anyway, it's like a dollar for a dozen or something. Keep one tucked into the cotton at the bottom of the lighter as a spare.

[MonkeeMan]

Aviation fuel burns good but evaporates pretty quick. If the flint doesn't work try a road flare.

Dude, were you home schooled or something?

[MarkSummers]

okay thanks. I thought I had a wick, i just didn't know because i dont really know much about lighters.

So I filled it up with fluid and i flicked it and the flame is coming out the side [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]. what's up with that? is there something wrong with the wick i already have in there?

[TiK]

Fluid probably leaked out the side when you filled it. Once it burns off, it'll probably work fine...

[DeathbySuckout]

Holy crap. I don't believe I just read a thread on how to use a lighter. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]