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J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, to Launch Products with Infomercials

22 July 1998

J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. to Utilize Infomercial to Launch Product Line in North American Marketplace

     Spot to Premiere in Southeastern and Southwestern Markets in August

    CAMARILLO, Calif., July 22 -- J.T. Granatelli Lubricants,
Inc. announced today that the Company will utilize a 1/2 hour
infomercial to introduce its product line to the North American marketplace.
    The spot will premiere in markets throughout the Southeast and Southwest
in August and will feature J.T. Granatelli Engine Treatment, Cleaner and
Degreaser, Waterless Car Wash and Penetrating Lubricant.  All of the products
are the Company's own formulation.  The infomercial will extend to the
consumer a special introductory offer of $39.95 for all four products (a $100
value).  J.T. Granatelli products are currently not available at retail.
    George Fencl, Director of LUBR, stated, "The infomercial format is an
exciting and unique way for us to showcase and launch our product line in
North America.  We have achieved tremendous success with our products in
overseas markets and are now aggressively moving forward with plans for an
extensive public awareness campaign for J.T. Granatelli domestically as well."
    J.T. Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. manufactures, markets, sells and
distributes its proprietary line of motor oil, general household and motor
vehicle lubricants and contiguous products to the global marketplace.  J.T.
Granatelli Lubricants, Inc. trades publicly under the symbol LUBR on the
Nasdaq Bulletin Board.
    Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involves
risks and uncertainties, including primary customer order rates,
cancellations, late delivery of customer components which cause production
delays, dependence upon certain customers, dependencies upon key executives,
viability of quarterly results, single operating facility, competition,
product liability risk, control by management, limited trading market and
volatility of stock prices, foreign currency fluctuation, conflicts of
interest, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's applicable SEC
filings.