Zippo fuel typically burns at a temperature of around 230-250 degrees Celsius.
Who cares? Ronsonal works just as well in a Zippo lighter as Zippo fuel does.
Butane
Naptha .
Less than $2 for a can.
If your Zippo is sparking but not burning, it could be due to inadequate fuel, clogged wick, or a faulty flint. Try refilling the lighter with quality fuel, adjusting the wick to ensure it's not too low or too high, and replacing the flint if necessary. If the issue persists, consider contacting Zippo customer service for further assistance.
You can be any age to buy an empty zippo. They may question you if you look really young. The best place to get one would be a corner store or some gas station, they usually don't care about age. The thing is, you can be any age to buy an empty lighter but you have to be 18 to buy the fuel for them. I live in Fl and I'm 17 and bought one. Not the fuel though, some I.D. you for fuel.
No, it is not recommended to use lamplight lamp oil in a Zippo lighter as it can cause damage to the lighter. Zippo lighters are designed to be used with Zippo lighter fluid or similar fuels specifically formulated for them. Using a different type of fuel can result in poor performance and potential safety hazards.
In normal disposable lighters like bic it is butane gas, in Zippo lighters you can use most liquid that lights with a spark, but most people just use zippo brand naptha fuel.
Your question is a bit ambiguous. I would say first, add fluid, make sure the fluid has soaked into the cotton, and keep the lid shut for a min before lighting. If that does not work then I would suggest moving the wick to the flint, this can be done by using a key and pushing the cotton-metal wick towards the spark end of the zippo. Suppose that does not work... you can always purchase zippo parts from a cigar shop and they will be more than willing to help you if you buy a pack of smokes from them! Last case buy a cheap zippo and put the center pice into yours... it will work fine and you will have your zippo art with a genuine zippo center! Remember if you have a problem with your official zippo, then they all have a lifetime guarantee, so you can always send it back to your regional zippo centre.
The best why to get a zippo collection appraised is go to eBay and look up each of your lighters individually, because there isn't too many zippo "experts" out there. Even if there is, they know more about what year they are and how to fix them then their value
Ronsonol lighter fluid (another fuel for zippos) is actually just pure naphtha. If you've ever heard of naphtha paint thinner it is actually the same exact thing..