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Steering-wheel vibration within a speed range calls for front-wheel and steering assessment, but feeling it there does not prove the problem is confined to them.
Balancing checks balance, not wheel alignment.
Visible fluid movement or steam in the reservoir needs interpretation, not assessment by opening the cap while the engine is hot.
Air conditioning adds load, but new persistent shaking needs assessment.
Changing cooling may be normal system regulation or an abnormal interruption.
The fan may run according to temperature, air-conditioning demand and vehicle design, and may continue after shutdown on some models.
Body vibration near a particular speed does not make that number a diagnosis.
Hesitation when pressing the accelerator describes an interruption in pulling power, not necessarily a gear change.
Good acceleration for a few seconds followed by weakness may relate to conditions, load or entry into a protection mode.
Creeping may mean the normal slow movement of some automatics when the brake is released, or an abnormal lack of response.
An engine stopping in motion requires assessment before relying on the vehicle, even if it restarts.
Pulling to one side requires distinguishing tyre pressure, alignment, road effects and a mechanical fault.