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Ive just bought a zippo lighter, and l think ive put too much lighter fluid in. when l light it, gas which has been sitting in the lid lights aswell! Should l leave it sitting out with lid open to vent some of the gas out?? HELP!!

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

open the lighter up wipe it out then light the light burn down the fluid

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

Use a safety pino or sew on a buttono.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

You will find that it will evaporate overnight. No need to worry.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

open it,, then just oh so gently, touch the exposed cotton with a lighted match,,,,,OOOOOhhhh yessssss!!!

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

just burn it off in a second or 2

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

Yes you could try that,dont worry it will evaporate quickly.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

u let it burn off ,just keep lightin it till it has burn off excess liquid. dont leave it open.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

You can leave it sitting out with the top open, but put the thing out side when you do, it is a fire safety hazard otherwise.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

Yes just put it out in the sun, it will evaporate some of the fluid away.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

Yep. For about 10 minutes. The stuff evaporates pretty fast.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

ya, it will evaporate in a while and b ok

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

take the bottom off too.

 

I think i have over-filled my zippo. How do I fix this???

let it sit open, and the fuel will evaporate!