For a frequent user, zippo can last for 1 to 2 weeks but at the same time, if you dont use it then there are chances that it will dry out in 3 or 4 days. It is a little strange but a lot of people have seen this.

How long should a Zippo last between refills?

A Zippo lighter will keep its fuel supply for about two to three weeks in nominal conditions. But most of the time its fuel evaporates entirely in one to two weeks.

How can I make my Zippo lighter last longer?

Higher temperature definitely increases evaporation rate. Keeping it away from body heat and not letting it heat up a lot from flame will keep the fuel from evaporating too fast. Other than that, concentration gradient - a seal will reduce the evaporation around the container; wont stop evaporation through the wick.

When should I trim my Zippo Wick?

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What can you fill your Zippo lighter with?

Your windproof lighter is engineered to work best with Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid and flints .To fill your lighter:Remove the inside unit from the case.Turn it over and lift the felt pad to reveal the packing material in the fuel chamber. Slowly saturate the packing material with lighter fluid.More items

Can you fill Zippo with gasoline?

Very simple: YES, you can! Gasoline is very similar to regular Zippo fuel, and is a lot cheaper. So: you can certainly fill your Zippo with white spirit/cleaning petrol, and it works well, but we still recommend using regular Zippo fuel.