Engine dream meaning is explained below using 23 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 07-12-15-23-24-32

difficulty starting, having: build up your motivation and your team.

driving an: own ambition must be skil ful y control ed.

engineer, being a: unpleasant trip that is destined for success.

gas, a: important and very beneficial event to come.

in motion: expect difficulties in the near future.

of an: must endure trials in pursuit of your goal.

out of order, being: watch out for treachery.

steam, a: money wil come easily during your entire life.

releasing: exercise before you confront the problem.

under: you overemphasize the wrong thing.

top speed, at: your project is ful steam ahead to the finish line.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days Author: Zolar

Interpretation 2 — Pamela Ball

also see Car and Piston

1- The motivating drive or energy that we need within a situation can be perceived in dreams as an engine (see Car). When the dream seems to concentrate on the mechanical action of the engine, we may need to be looking at the more dynamic pragmatic ways of dealing with our lives.

To be removing the engine could indicate a serious health problem.

2- Depending on the type, the engine can represent the sexual act.

To perceive a diesel or railway engine may be putting us in touch with our own inner power or principles.

3- An engine is symbolic of our own Spiritual inner motivations and drives.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: The motivating drive or energy that we need within a situation can be perceived in dreams as an engine. When the dream seems to concentrate on the mechanical action of the engine, we may need to be looking at the more dynamic pragmatic ways of dealing with our lives.

To be removing the engine could indicate a health problem, perhaps putting our health at risk by overdoing it. You might also wish to consult the entries for car, engine, piston and transport.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A dream of contrary.

The harder or faster the machinery in your dream was working, the more the setbacks you must expect along your chosen path; however, if the engine was stopped, it forecasts certain success in your endeavors, although you may have a few obstacles along the way.

An engine which is broken down or damaged predicts delays in reaching your objective through interference from treacherous associates, but their efforts will be ineffective; you’ll get there in the end.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 5 — Ariadne Green

The engine in your vehicle can represent the power of your heart.

A blown engine may signify that a heart has been blown apart, perhaps by love’s betrayal.

A blown head gasket may signify that anger has ruined an opportunity and that as a result you won’t be going anywhere scon without some major and costly repair. Getting an engine tune-up may point to the need to open your heart after a spat.

An engine left running may suggest hesitation.

Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 6 — Dr. Mıchael Lennox

At the very core of any combustion-oriented machine is its engine. In this way, an engine is symbolic of the heart of any matter. Since an engine represents the power that can be put behind a desire, the engine is the direct expression of the ability to meet the desire with the force and power it will require to manifest.

The state of the engine in your dream relates to how much power you have access to in order to make things happen.

Source: Complete Dictionary of Dreams Author: Dr. Mıchael Lennox

Interpretation 7 — Versatile - Anonymous

This represents our basic motivation our instinctive drives and possibly the sexual impulse.

If the engine is not working properly we are not able to summon up enough energy to go on.

If the starter motor is not working this would suggest that we need help to start a project.

It is for us to be able to translate the symbolism into our own lives. Also consult the individual entry for engine.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Nancy Wagaman

An engine, motor, or other source of mechanical power could represent: Work or effort.

How well something works (as in a “well-tuned engine”), such as your body, or you in a certain environment or relationship.

Ability to move forward in your life.

Strength, skill, or other resource required to make progress.

See Car, Vehicle, Machine or Robot, Locomotive, Fuel, Lubricant or Catalyst

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 9 — Eric Ackroyd

(see also Locomotive)

(1) If you are driving the engine, it probably represents your conscious eg°-

(2) An engine makes something move. It may therefore symbolize things that drive you: instinctive drives, or emotion.

(3) It could symbolize your heart, the physical organ.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: To perceive a diesel or railway engine may be putting us in touch with our own inner power or principles. Depending on the type, the engine can sometimes represent the sexual act.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — myjellybean

To dream of a smoothly running engine is an omen of solid progress.

To have trouble with a engine in your dream, signifies that you will be confronted with difficulties, but you will have good, strong friendships to uphold you.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 12 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of an engine, denotes you will encounter grave difficulties and journeys, but you will have substantial friends to uphold you. Disabled engines stand for misfortune and loss of relatives.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 13 — Raymond Buckland

To dream of a railroad locomotive or steam engine means that you have the ability to do anything you wish. You can succeed at anything to which you put your mind.

See also Train.

Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 14 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

If we do not normally work on or around engines, a dream about an engine can represent our vitality or our drive.

The body considered as a machine, particularly the heart.

Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 15 — Tony Crisp

One’s motivating drive or energy; the body’s energy and mechanical or automatic functioning; the sexual or natu­ral urges, sometimes the heart. Sec machine.
Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 16 — Silvana Amar

(AUTO/CAR), OIL - The engine is to the car as the heart is to the body and the oil is to the car as the blood is to the body. 
Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 17 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream of machinery in motion is not a good omen. You may expect difficulties in the near future.
Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 18 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Power.

2. Force driving something.

3. Broken engine means one feels lack of power.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 19 — Versatile - Anonymous

An engine is symbolic of our own spiritual inner motivations and drives.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 20 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of something critical to a person’s health or success
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 21 — Betty Bethards

Power source, life force.

See Energy.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 22 — Gillian Holloway

(See Machinery).
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 23 — Vincent Wienand

1. Heart; Prov. 4:23.
Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand