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yes, but it will probobly ruin your lighter...

heres a list... best alternatives:


All wick lighter fuels (Zippo, Ronsonol, etc.) - BEST
Camp Fuel (naphtha) - NEXT BEST
Some Paint Thinners (naphtha) - ALSO GOOD
Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) - GOOD
ALTERNATIVE
Everclear / Grain Alcohol (ethyl alcohol
aka "moonshine") - GOOD ALTERNATIVE
Kerosene - WORKS
Cologne - WORKS
Diesel Fuel - WORKS
Jet Propellant (JP - 4) - WORKS
Lamp Oil - WORKS, BUT HARMFUL TO
LIGHTER'S FUNCTION
Gasoline (dangerous but does work) -
POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE
* There are many other untested and less common
fuels that are not recommended

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No ... absolutly not WD40 is an oil based lubricant which can cause a fire and is not suitable for refilling lighters.

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no but turpentine, mineral spirits, kerosene, or gasoline can

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No

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