To determine if your lighter uses butane or lighter fluid, check the type of lighter. Butane lighters typically have a refillable canister and a nozzle for butane refills, while lighter fluid lighters (often referred to as "Zippo lighters") have a cotton wick and a reservoir for liquid fuel. Additionally, if you see a clear or slightly colored gas escaping when you press the ignition, it’s likely butane; if it has a distinctive smell and is oily, it’s likely lighter fluid. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for clarification.
Butane will only stay a liquid under pressure. NORMAL lighters keep it in a sealed container so it only evaporates when the trigger is pressed. Zippo lighters are NOT sealed and even if they had a way to inject butane, it would all flow out the top. Zippos require a fuel that is a liquid at room temp and evaporates a little at a time so the sparks will ignite the gas. Zippo does produce a special butane lighter, however.
A torch lighter typically uses butane as its fuel. Butane is a highly flammable gas that is stored in a liquefied form within the lighter. When ignited, it produces a strong, focused flame, making it ideal for tasks that require precision heat, such as culinary applications or lighting cigars.
A lighter typically uses chemical energy stored in its fuel source, such as butane, to produce a flame through combustion. When the lighter is ignited, the chemical reactions release the stored energy in the form of heat and light.
Lighter fluid, which is often liquid butane.
A butane (Thunderbird) insert is better because the fuel is cheaper and it is air tight so the fuel doesn't evaporate like a normal one. there are two types of insert, one is a soft fame (like one from a Bic lighter) and the other has a torch flame (like one off a blow torch but not as intense). the Thunderbird might be better but it is all down to preference.
Natural gas is primarily composed of methane, while butane is a hydrocarbon gas. Natural gas is lighter than air and is often used for heating and cooking, while butane is heavier than air and is commonly used in lighters and camping stoves. Additionally, natural gas is a cleaner fuel compared to butane.
Butane and natural gas differ in their composition and properties. Butane is a hydrocarbon gas derived from petroleum, while natural gas is primarily composed of methane. Butane is heavier than air and is often used in portable stoves and lighters. Natural gas is lighter than air and is commonly used for heating and cooking in homes and businesses.
I have a product manual for a WIN lighter that indicates for a #1400, #1900, #2100 series ...BUTANE FUEL will give best results. In fact, it advertises WIN BUTANE FUEL and WIN flints. Hope this helps. Diana
Call your local VW dealer who will tell you there is no need to change the fluid as it is a lifetime fluid. But be persistent and ask what fluid to use. I would tell you what I think it uses but as VW uses 2 different fluid based on if it is Triptonic or not, I will not. I might be wrong and I cannot take that chance. To change the fluid look at the link I will post. it is not as easy as you may think on your VW.
Piezoelectric discharge (some butane lighters)
Propane Uses: BBQ Fuel Part of LPG car fuel Used in production of petrochemicals Used in some flamethrowers Hot Air Balloon Fuel Can be used to power airsoft/paintball guns Liquid propane is used for movie stunts to cause explosions Butane Uses: Cooking/Camping fuel Part of LPG car fuel Used in production of petrochemicals Cigarette lighter fuel Propellent for aerosols
Butane and methane are both hydrocarbons, but they differ in their chemical properties and uses. Butane has a higher boiling point and is commonly used as a fuel for lighters and camping stoves. Methane has a lower boiling point and is mainly used as a natural gas for heating and cooking.