He needs to get an oil change every 3000/1000 = <<3000/1000=3>>3 months
So he gets 12/3 = <<12/3=4>>4 oil changes a year
That means he pays for 4-1 = <<4-1=3>>3 oil changes a year
So he pays 3*$50 = $<<3*50=150>>150 a year
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