Katerina Swanson
Refilling a Zippo lighter is a simple process, but it's important to use the correct fuel to avoid damaging the mechanism. Zippo lighters can be refilled with Zippo Petrolrefill or another brand of lighter fluid. To refill, you'll need to remove the insert from the case, lift the felt pad, and pour the fuel onto the cotton wool until it's completely soaked. It's important not to pour too much fuel at once, as it takes a few seconds for the cotton to absorb the liquid. Once the cotton is wet, replace the felt pad and insert, and your Zippo will be ready to use again in a few minutes.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| What you need | Zippo Petrolrefill, metal rod, lighter fluid |
| Step 1 | Remove the insert from the case using a metal rod |
| Step 2 | Lift the felt pad to expose the cotton |
| Step 3 | Pour the Zippo fuel (or other brand of lighter fluid) onto the cotton wool until it is completely soaked |
| Step 4 | Replace the felt pad |
| Step 5 | Replace the insert in its case |
| Step 6 | Wait a few minutes before using |
| Warning | Do not pour too much Zippo essence at once. It takes a few seconds for the cotton to absorb the liquid |
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What You'll Learn
Removing the insert from the case
To remove the insert from the case, grip the Zippo by its chimney and pull it out of the surrounding case. If it's stuck, put a piece of wire through a hole in the chimney and pull it up. Be careful not to crush the flint wheel or chimney when pulling the lighter from its case. Use a firm but gentle grip to remove it.
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Lifting the felt pad
To refill a Zippo lighter, you will need to take it out of its case and lift the felt pad to expose the cotton balls inside. You can do this by inserting a screwdriver into the hole in the middle of the felt bottom and lifting it up. Once the cotton is visible, pour the Zippo fuel (or other brand of lighter fluid) onto it until it is completely soaked. Be careful not to pour too much fuel at once, as it takes a few seconds for the cotton to absorb the liquid.
The bottom of the unit has a small hole in the middle and the words "Lift to Fuel" written across it. When filling the lighter, stop when the fluid reaches the top of the material. Once the top of the cotton packing material starts getting darker, stop adding lighter fluid. Close the felt bottom and place the unit back inside the case.
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Pouring fuel onto the cotton wool
To refill a Zippo lighter, you will need to take it out of its case and pour lighter fluid into the bottom. First, grip the Zippo by its chimney and pull it out of the case. Insert a screwdriver into the hole in the middle of the felt bottom and lift it up. Once you have exposed the cotton wool inside the lighter, pour Zippo fuel (or another brand of lighter fluid) onto the cotton wool until it is completely soaked.
Wait a few seconds for the cotton to absorb the liquid. Once the top of the cotton packing material starts getting darker, stop adding lighter fluid to the unit. Zippo lighters can hold about 5ml of fuel. Do not pour too much Zippo essence at once.
You can run your Zippo on methylated spirits, F-gasoline or any other fuel, but this is strongly discouraged. Nothing works better than real Zippo fuel designed for this purpose. If you use an alternative product, you risk not only giving off a persistent and unbearable smell, but also damaging the mechanism of your lighter.
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Replacing the felt pad
To replace the felt pad on a Zippo lighter, first grip the lighter by its chimney and pull it out of the surrounding case. You can use a screwdriver to lift the felt bottom, which has a small hole in the middle and the words "Lift to Fuel" written across it. Once you've exposed the cotton balls inside, pour the Zippo fuel (or other brand of lighter fluid) onto the cotton wool until it is completely soaked. Make sure you don't pour too much fuel at once, as it takes a few seconds for the cotton to absorb the liquid. Once the cotton is wet, close the felt bottom and place the unit back inside the case.
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Replacing the insert in its case
To replace the insert in its case, first grip your Zippo by its chimney and pull it out of the surrounding case. Be careful not to crush the flint wheel or chimney when pulling the lighter from its case. Use a firm but gentle grip to remove it.
Next, take a metal rod and remove the insert from the case. Lift the felt pad so that the cotton is visible. Pour the Zippo fuel (or other brand of lighter fluid) onto the cotton wool until it is completely soaked.
Then, replace the felt pad and put the insert back into the case. Push down on it to completely insert it.
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Frequently asked questions
First, take your Zippo out of its case. Then, remove the insert from the case using a metal rod. Lift the felt pad to expose the cotton and pour Zippo fuel (or another brand of lighter fluid) onto the cotton wool until it is completely soaked. Replace the felt pad and insert, and wait a few minutes before using your Zippo again.
It is strongly recommended to use Zippo fuel to refill your Zippo lighter. While it is possible to use other fuels, such as methylated spirits or F-gasoline, this may damage the mechanism of your lighter and cause an unpleasant smell.
Stop filling your Zippo lighter when the fluid reaches the top of the cotton packing material. The longer it has been since your last refill, the more fuel you will need to add. Zippo lighters can typically hold about 5 ml of fuel.
It depends on how often you use your Zippo lighter. If you use it frequently, you may need to refill it more often. As a general guideline, refill your Zippo lighter when the cotton packing material starts to turn darker, indicating that the fuel level is low.
