It sounds like there is a car engine in my ear -- what's going on?

Question

There is a sound in my ear --not buzzing but kind of like an engine running and it starts and stops and is fairly quiet (but annoying). It started yesterday. What is this?

:( I always clean them with these drops.... ugggg :(

thanks

Answer 1

Sounds like Tinnitus or maybe your ears are just over blocked with wax, hopefully. Suggest you have them checked ASAP.

Answer 2

Engine Ear

Answer 3

It is almost impossible to live with tinnitus but you don't have to. If you are hearing the noises, whether all the time or intermittently, you must seek treatment immediately. But sadly, conventional treatments only treat the symptoms of tinnitus and may provide temporary relief at best.

The only way you could ever get rid of your tinnitus for good is by following the holistic approach to healing. By using a multidimensional treatment for tinnitus, we are tackling all tinnitus causative factors and eliminating these triggering elements from the root. This is the only path for permanent freedom from tinnitus.

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Answer 4

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Hi Mr. Karkar, I am also an amateur of loud and powerful sounding engines, and here are the most basic principles that make the difference between an intimidating V8 and a annoying badly tuned engine: POWER VS RPM: The "Good and Loud Sounding" engine is usually the one that has a good handling of big power, or high rpm, or both... - POWER: take the engine of a Harley Davidson or of a Mack truck, they sound awesome (especially when idle at a traffic light for instance), because their engine is very sturdy and develops enormous power at low rpm; typically, these engines do not get high top speed (parts are too heavy and large to attain high rpm) but can knock a tree down in 1st gear! the huge pistons and large mechanical parts provide their knocking bass sensation that make the curb vibrate. - HIGH RPM: These are found in luxury / performance cars and are made of smaller but very resistant parts; they are technologically very advanced (titanium, alloys, etc), and their components are light, allowing very high Rpm (and thus very high top speed). You will find them in makes like Ferrari, Lamborghini, ... and other "exotics". Instead of a bass sound, they create a high pitch, high volume roar especially during the acceleration stage. - BALANCED: the equilibrium between high RPM and raw Power, found in Vipers, Aston Martin and Jaguar. These cars being marketed to a "Sport AND Luxury" segment, their sound is more "civilised" (their V8 or V12 is usually enclosed in sound absorbing foam for the comfort of passengers...) but is still very enjoyable and pleasurable to the ear of an amateur. - OTHER FACTORS: the engine sound is also heavily influenced by factors such as the exhaust pipe and the skills of the driver; the exhaust pipe has the role of a music instrument, and if a well designed one is not always noticeable, your ear will certainly recognised the ones that are too short or those that are coming lose below the car (weird and annoying sounds in both cases.) Now for manual shifts, some drivers like to make the engine suffer and scream like racers (usually an excuse for their poor driving skills) while some are nicer with their rides... CONCLUSION: Now these are rules of thumb, each car has a particular sound that comes from its settings, its level of maintenance, its age, etc. All I hope is that these clues will give you a starting point in developing your interest in car mechanics! Cheers, and keep listening in the streets...

Answer 5

You probably have tinnitus. A doctor told me to fill my ear with mineral oil. Keep it in with a piece of cotton ball. Then, using a baby syringe, suction the ear. Do this repeatedly and any wax build-up will soften and come out. If the tinnitus continues, see a doctor as you may have an ear infection.

Answer 6

Maybe it s The Hum: inaudible to most people. Sounds like a Diesel engine idling in your head. Affects only 2% of entire population

Answer 7

I have had a pulsating sound in my left ear for over 2 years now. it is very annoying sometimes, especially when im tired and want everything quiet.

I hope it goes away, anyway, see a GP. It might be tinnitus

Answer 8

Could be a form of tinitis (ear ringing). Tinitis can be caused by ear infections ranging from mild to severe anywhere in the ear (inner,middle,outer ear),from some form of damage to the ear, or even for unknown reasons. It would be best to consult a doctor (preferrably a ear,nose, and throat doctor) and have them examine your ears.

Answer 9

Hmmm have you heard the saying that if your nose itches someone is coming to visit you. Maybe you're hearing an engine running cuz you're going somewhere (I know you want to go to Morocco--wish you were going while I'm there)

Answer 10

An intake and muffler. Both of these are pretty cheap. They also slightly help with fuel economy, unless you race around all over the place because you like the new sound and speed.