http://www.zippo.comFrequently asked questions for the Zippo BLU Gas Butane Lighteren-usCopyright 2008 Zippo Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved.http://www.zippo.com/How_do_I_send_my_BLU_Lighter_for_repair.aspx?article=4d895004-f188-403d-92a7-206f696f4df0Please do not attempt to perform repairs yourself....8/7/2007 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_do_I_empty_the_butane_from_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=a27b7413-739e-47d6-9f59-d35bf93fafc3Expel all butane from lighter by depressing and holding the butane release button. Do this in a well-ventilated area away from a fire or source of sparks....8/5/2007 12:00:00 AMhttp://www.zippo.com/What_makes_the_BLU_Lighter_so_different_from_my_traditional_Zippo_lighter.aspx?article=97a7395a-8839-4a6d-a273-d514622c6a28One look at the new BLU Lighter and you can see....8/2/2007 3:53:21 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_do_I_light_my_BLU_lighter.aspx?article=d1e91ee7-8160-4744-b92b-b242c09462baStriking the wheel of the BLU lighter has a different feel than a traditional Zippo lighter....8/2/2007 3:52:58 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/My_BLU_Lighter_wont_stay_lit_unless_I_hold_down_the_gasrelease_button_Is_this_normal.aspx?article=07b309b7-ccf3-43ab-83ab-ceae9575eccbYes. This is perfectly normal....8/2/2007 3:51:51 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/Do_I_have_to_add_fuel_to_my_BLU_Lighter_when_I_first_get_it.aspx?article=f571696f-0a3b-49ec-bc80-49024bacb70aYes. BLU, like our Windproof lighter, is shipped without fuel....8/2/2007 3:50:08 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/What_fuel_do_I_use_in_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=31dde5a8-358b-4c8a-83bb-960323c83bcaWe recommend premium grade Zippo butane fuel....8/2/2007 3:49:30 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/Can_I_remove_the_inside_unit_of_the_BLU_Lighter_like_a_traditional_Windproof_lighter.aspx?article=b37b60fd-6890-4f7a-8bad-aef37da35e5fNo. There are no user serviceable parts inside....8/2/2007 3:48:42 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_do_I_refuel_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=9d34e77d-5d56-4197-8230-6238a5ff4e24 Do not attempt to remove insert....8/2/2007 3:47:09 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/I_added_fuel_but_my_BLU_lighter_still_wont_light.aspx?article=faa3ff7d-b398-44a5-8fe9-ec7b6f895b43 Make sure there is more than 1/8” of fuel visible....8/2/2007 3:46:42 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_often_do_I_need_to_fill_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=4eb76530-ab67-428b-addb-7e08a331acb6Fueling frequency varies with usage, but one filling will last for approximately 300 to 400 hundred lights....8/2/2007 3:45:08 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/What_makes_my_BLU_Lighter_spark.aspx?article=a12849f9-cfb1-456c-be59-80f77864b217A patented flint-wheel technology developed especially for this lighter....8/2/2007 3:44:13 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_do_I_install_a_new_flint_in_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=e0f505fc-78a1-49b4-84bc-3f8bcbbdf76a Do not attempt to remove the inside unit....8/2/2007 3:43:33 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/How_often_do_I_need_to_replace_the_flint_in_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=9b438d2c-afbd-4c43-a984-b899b4c9ea8aFlint should be replaced when it no longer creates a spark....8/2/2007 3:42:10 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/Why_cant_I_remove_the_inside_part_of_my_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=b5687e94-9b83-408f-8f43-fe6327132f37The inside unit was designed to be removed only by Zippo authorized repair personnel....8/2/2007 3:41:33 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/Is_there_a_date_code_on_the_bottom_of_the_BLU_Lighter.aspx?article=e4da874a-c7d0-4570-93d7-a1f8145118fcYes. There will be a date code on the lighter bottom, just like our traditional windproof lighters....8/2/2007 3:40:59 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/My_flint_wheel_cartridge_is_wobbly_Is_something_wrong.aspx?article=8cb5aa19-040d-4d8d-a184-61d2d7f4e810The flint wheel cartridge was designed to move up and down. This movement is normal....8/2/2007 3:39:03 PMhttp://www.zippo.com/What_is_vapor_lock_How_can_I_fix_it.aspx?article=d65ee76b-0c00-4080-98b6-dd8a6fd99440Vapor lock occurs when air gets inside the sealed fuel chamber of the lighter....8/2/2007 3:38:31 PM