Yes it is true what you said about the tick but such fluid make a tick "throw up" right before it dies. What that means is that all the nasty stuff with half digested stuff inculding toxins end up in your body. Not a recomended way of removing a tick.

Well, actually Matt, when I started the post, I was thinking of the occasional tick I find crawling on the long hairs of my old tomcat. When I pick them off, rather than squish, flush or whatever, I just deposit them on the counter and administer the death penalty with a drop of lighter fluid. Having watched many writhe and squirm in the puddle of fluid, I have yet to see one throw up! But then, I guess I would need a microscope to witness this. So, being unable to dispute that they do in fact throw up, I will defer to your professional judgement and withdraw my suggestion that imbedded ticks be dispatched with lighter fluid. Thanks for your input. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Boone

Oddly enough, Zippo brand fuel is the best, and at no premium, generally. Smoke shops carry it, as they do Zippo flints, which are also better -- 1 strike VS. 2 on a cold lighter.

If I sound like an afficianado, I am. I think that it was general Guderian that was criticized for smoking during WWII. His response was that tobacco had been friend, fuel, and fire to him when no man was.

I'll try to find a tobacco store and get some Zippo fluid. As I remember, it comes in a considerably larger container than the Ronsonol (8 oz.). As I have stated in more than one post, some flints get old and actually disintegrate into powder. I have some old butane lighters and the wheel just spins freely in flint dust. All is not lost though because you can hold the thumb lever down and light the lighter with another spark source. <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Boone

I have carried a Zippo for a number of years and have tried three different fuels and several different types of flints. I started out with the Zippo brand fuel then went to the Zippo Premium both of which I found took several goes at the flint to light unless the lighter was already warmed up. I also tried the Ronsonol fuel available at Wally World once when I was out of fuel. Much to my surprise it worked better for me than the “good” stuff. The flints I buy are the Zippos if available but have found some good ones at a smoke shop as well.
The thing everyone complains about with the Zippo is the fuel evaporation. This is because it is a non-sealed container that is unpressurized. The good news is that they are very unlikely to blow up on you and will light at altitudes that you can’t live at. The bad news is that yes you do have to refuel them. I refuel mine once a week just before I drop it into my dress clothes pocket before I go to church. Yes it is probably an odd memory trick but it does work. Since I remember to refuel it regularly I carry the slim version of the Zippo.
The Zippo works if you do your part and is a simple solid piece of equipment. It will be around long after the flavor of the month kind of wonder lighters are all but forgotten.

Bottom line, they are like a pre-electronic diesel -- they will run on anything. Take just a little care of them, and they will take a lot care of you.

My current carry is a 'series VII' supposedly made in 1956. It is a good lighter.

Interesting info. Zippo fluid vs. Ronsonol. Let me add a bit to your Zippo comments. As most Zippo owners know, Zippo will replace the "guts" of your lighter and replace/repair the hinge at no cost to owner. After some time, the flint wheel becomes worn from repeated use. Also, gets clogged with flint particles and needs to be replaced from time to time. When you send the lighter in for repairs, keep the flint spring.
Have you ever changed a flint and had the flint spring depart the lighter at warp speed never to be seen again? The spare flint spring is priceless.
The address to return the lighter is:
Zippo Mfg. Co., 33 Barbour St., Bradford, PA 16701

Boone

A man after mu own heat. i just spoke with my third ex-wife, and she does indeed use the black Zip I gave her as her EDC, and it has not let her down, ever. Unlike me. Per her. Never mind.

This looks like a good spot to post this question.
Ronson makes a model like the zippo but this model has a better "seal". Does anyone know where to find liquid fuel Ronson "zippo style" lighters in the U.S.A.?
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I think I've seen them in Walgreen's, but I'm not certain.