How do I change the flint in my Zippo lighter?

Reflinting a Zippo lighter is an easy task once you know what you need to do.

Remove the inside unit from your lighter.

Unscrew the flint spring from the bottom of the inside unit using a small screwdriver or a thin coin (watch the spring so it doesn't fly away).

Turning the inside unit right side up again, remove the remaining piece of flint (if any) by gently tapping the inside unit on a hard surface.

Place new Zippo flint in the long flint tube from which you removed the spring (the spring has a brass tip on the end which many people believe is a flint - it is not).

Replace the flint spring and screw it in. Make sure screw is turned as far as it will go, otherwise the cover will not close completely.

Place the inside unit in your lighter case.

Now, your Zippo lighter is ready for a lot of "clicks"...

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Zippo lighter trouble shooting:

We suggest that you use only genuine Zippo fluid, flints and wicks for optimal performance, since they are specially formulated to work in the Zippo lighters. The softer material used in some non-Zippo flints could clog the striking wheel, making the lighter difficult to light. Also, please be sure the wick is properly wound among the cotton packing located in the inside unit.

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